One Possible Measure of Gender Discrimination Is to Look at the Difference

question 27

Multiple Choice

One possible measure of gender discrimination is to look at the difference between the average male wage and the average female wage. This is a poor measure of discrimination for all of the following reasons except:

• A)Men and women might have different preferences when it comes to supplying labor.
• B)Men and women may differ in the return they receive for their skills.
• C)Men and women may differ in their overall level of skill.
• D)Men and women may differ in their taste for part-time jobs.
• E)Men and women may differ in their willingness to accept risky jobs.

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