Which of the Following Is an Example of a Compensating

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a compensating wage differential?

• A)Nurse anesthetists are paid less than anesthesiologists (who have medical degrees).
• B)Workers in a dynamite mine receive higher wages than if they worked in other jobs that require the same level of skills.
• C)In the market for lawyers, top graduates from the top programs earn starting salaries that are significantly higher than the starting salaries earned by lower-ranked graduates from the lower-ranked programs.
• D)Popular movie stars like George Clooney command much higher salaries than other talented but lesser-known actors.

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