A Major Reason for the Recent Trend of Wage Dispersion

question 135

Multiple Choice

A major reason for the recent trend of wage dispersion in the United States is

• A)the widening gap between the wages of more educated workers and the wages of those with less education.
• B)the widening gap between the wages of women and those of men.
• C)the increase in firm profits.
• D)the increase in the amount of government regulations.
• E)higher inflation.

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