Scenario 14.1 In Academia, Professors in Some Disciplines Receive Higher Salaries Than

question 63

Multiple Choice

Scenario 14.1
In academia, professors in some disciplines receive higher salaries than others. For example, professors teaching in business schools receive higher salaries than professors in the English department. Suppose at the University of Lethbridge, assistant professors in the business school earn $80,000 while assistant professors in the English department earn $50,000. Now suppose the government passes comparable worth legislation that requires academic institutions to pay all faculty the same salaries.
-Refer to Scenario 14.1.Following the passage of comparable worth legislation, The University of Lethbridge responds by placing salaries at $65,000.Which of the following is the result of the legislation?

• A)The supply of English professors increases and the supply of business professors decreases.
• B)The demand for English professors decreases and the demand for business professors increases.
• C)There will be a surplus in the market for English professors and a shortage in the market for business professors.
• D)There will be a surplus in the market for English professors and the market for business professors will not be affected.

Comprehend the principle of net primary productivity (NPP) and how it varies among different ecosystems and food web structures.

Understand the second law of thermodynamics as it applies to energy transfer in ecosystems and the implications for energy availability.

Realize the significance of different diets on the production efficiency and environmental impact of domesticated animals.

Appreciate the role of microbes in nitrogen cycling and distinguish between biological processes facilitated by them.

---

Definitions:

Elastic Bandage

A stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure, often used in first aid to reduce swelling and support strains or sprains.

Swelling

An abnormal enlargement of a body part or area due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.

Tetanus Toxoid

A vaccine used to prevent tetanus by generating an immune response without causing the disease.

Puncture Wound

A deep wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin.