Which of the Following Is Partially Responsible for the Male-Female

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is partially responsible for the male-female wage gap in the United States?

• A) Women have, on average, less education than their male counterparts.
• B) Women have, on average, less work experience than their male counterparts.
• C) Women have been denied access to many occupations, leading to increased supply in a few occupations.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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