The Most Recent Proposals for Closing Discrepancies Between the Average

question 48

Multiple Choice

The most recent proposals for closing discrepancies between the average pay of men and women are collectively referred to as the:

• A)comparable worth theory.
• B)Equal Pay Act.
• C)Davis-Bacon Equity Act.
• D)wage-price control theory.

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