Suppose the Distribution of Innate Ability Is Distributed Symmetrically Throughout

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose the distribution of innate ability is distributed symmetrically throughout a population but that the wage distribution is positively skewed. What most likely explains this?

• A)A regressive tax code.
• B)Decreased immigration.
• C)Differences in human capital accumulation.
• D)A decreasing Gini coefficient.
• E)A non-competitive labor market.

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