Which of the Following Would Not Account for the Observed

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not account for the observed wage differential between African Americans and whites in the United States?

• A)differences in the quantity of on-the-job training
• B)differences in the quality of education
• C)discrimination by employers
• D)differences in job experience
• E)differences in access to public assistance programs

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