Discrimination That Results in Minorities Being Paid Less Than Whites

question 210

Multiple Choice

Discrimination that results in minorities being paid less than whites for identical work would be an example of which explanation for wage differentials?

• A) noncompeting groups
• B) compensating differences
• C) market imperfections
• D) principal-agent problems

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Metric Equivalent

A conversion of measurements into the metric system, which is based on units of ten.

Milliliters

A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic centimeter, used commonly in liquid measurement.

Apothecary Measurement

A historical system of weight and volume units used primarily by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medications.

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