Why Do Most People Choose to Specialize in a Narrow

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Multiple Choice

Why do most people choose to specialize in a narrow set of skills for their work, rather than to learn a little bit about several varied fields of endeavor?

• A) They feel that doing so will minimize their chances of being unemployed.
• B) They don't correctly perceive the costs of being so specialized.
• C) It allows them to earn more income by being more productive.
• D) They are unaware of how much better off they would be if they diversified their skills.

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