The ____ Participate in the Labor Force to a Greater

question 45

Multiple Choice

The ____ participate in the labor force to a greater extent than do the ____.

• A) very young; middle-aged and very old
• B) middle-aged; very young and very old
• C) very old; very young and middle-aged
• D) very young and very old; middle-aged

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Definitions:

Human-capital Investment

The process of acquiring and enhancing an individual's skills and knowledge, which increases potential productivity and earnings.

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age, rather than merit or performance.

Wage Differentials

The variation in wage rates due to factors such as occupation, industry, location, or the skills and experience of workers.

Labor-market Discrimination

The unfair treatment of workers based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion, rather than job qualifications or performance.