In Many Cities,garbage Collectors Earn More Than Social Workers

question 74

Multiple Choice

In many cities,garbage collectors earn more than social workers.What could explain this wage differential?

• A)Social work requires more education than garbage collecting does.
• B)There is a greater demand for social workers.
• C)There is a smaller supply of trash collectors.
• D)Collecting garbage requires less skill.
• E)Social work is a less prestigious profession.

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