Which of the Following Is Not a Major Cause of the Increase

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a major cause of the increase in the inequality since 1980?

• A) increase returns to investments in higher education
• B) increased earnings disparities within human-capital groups
• C) the change in female relative to male earnings since 1980
• D) increase in the price of high-tech goods

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

An area in the field of vision that is not detected by the eye, where the optic nerve connects to the retina, or metaphorically, an area of ignorance or lack of awareness.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive stimuli from the environment, such as touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.