Two Notions Serve as the Basis for All Torts: Wrongs

question 19

True/False

Two notions serve as the basis for all torts: wrongs and compensation.

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Definitions:

Compensating Differences

Wage differentials that are paid to workers to offset the undesirable aspects of a job or to compensate for risks associated with the job.

Divergence

The act or process of developing in different directions or deviating from a standard.

Compensating Differences

Wage differentials that compensate workers for undesirable job attributes, like risk of injury or undesirable hours.

Nonmonetary Characteristics

Features or aspects of a job or decision that are not related to salary or financial gain, such as workplace environment or job satisfaction.