The Authors Argue That Labor Market Discrimination Contributes Little to Poverty

question 6

Multiple Choice

The authors argue that labor market discrimination contributes little to poverty because:

• A) the earnings differential between individuals with little education is relatively small.
• B) poverty rates have persisted over time even though earnings differentials have narrowed.
• C) nearly half of those living in poverty live in families headed by white males.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

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Stage 4 Sleep

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REM Behavior Disorder

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EEG Record

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