If an Employer Pays a Man a Higher Wage Than

question 193

Multiple Choice

If an employer pays a man a higher wage than a woman, the employer

• A)is discriminating against the woman but is still maximizing profit.
• B)is not discriminating against the woman.
• C)may or may not be discriminating against the woman.
• D)is discriminating against the woman and is not maximizing profit.

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