What Theory Might Partially Explain Why a Person Perceived as Unattractive

question 182

Multiple Choice

What theory might partially explain why a person perceived as unattractive might earn less than a person seen as attractive?

• A) winner-take-all
• B) compensating differential
• C) samaritan's dilemma
• D) occupational crowding
• E) efficiency wage

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