Most Colleges Pay Teachers Different Salaries in Different Fields

question 27

Multiple Choice

Most colleges pay teachers different salaries in different fields.For example,they usually pay science teachers more than English teachers.Public schools pay teachers in different fields the same.As a result,in public schools,if they want to get better science teachers,they have to raise everyone's wage.Which of the following is a consequence of paying teachers different salaries,as they do in colleges?

• A) It raises the cost of hiring a higher quality of teachers.
• B) It reduces the cost of getting good teachers in the areas that are in high demand.
• C) It results in relatively fewer good teachers being hired in areas of high demand.
• D) It results in most teachers getting similar pay.

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Definitions:

Equality of Condition

A social state in which people have the same status in certain respects, including civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights, and equal access to social goods and services.

Equality of Opportunity

The principle that all individuals should have an equal chance to pursue their own goals and interests, typically referring to non-discrimination in access to education, employment, and other resources.

Equality of Opportunity

The principle that all individuals should have the same chance to succeed, without discrimination based on background, race, gender, or other personal characteristics.

Equality of Condition

The idea that individuals must have the same starting conditions for opportunities, aiming at reducing socioeconomic disparities.