Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 224

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A) It is possible that additional education will increase a worker's wage without increasing the worker's productivity.
• B) If discriminating wage differentials persist in competitive markets, it is primarily because either consumers are willing to pay to maintain the discrimination or because government mandates it.
• C) An efficiency wage corresponds to a lower wage that a nondiscriminating employer pays to a worker because a discriminating employer won't hire her.
• D) In competitive markets, workers are paid a wage equal to the value of their marginal product.

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Definitions:

Acid-Base Pair

A set of two substances that transform into each other by the gain or loss of a proton.

Increasing Acidity

Refers to a trend or condition that leads to an increase in the acidic character or strength of substances.

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, characterized by having one more proton and an increased positive charge compared to the original base.

Acetone

A volatile, colorless liquid with the formula (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent and in the production of various chemicals.