Compensating Wage Differentials Are Mainly a Result of

question 56

Multiple Choice

Compensating wage differentials are mainly a result of

• A)discrimination against women and minorities.
• B)employer preferences.
• C)differences in supply of labor in different occupations.
• D)government mandates and regulations.
• E)differences in demand for labor in different occupations.

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Definitions:

Sightsavers

An international non-profit organization working to prevent avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Trachoma

An infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids, which can result in blindness if untreated.

Impoverished Countries

Nations with low levels of income and wealth, often characterized by widespread poverty.

Female Entrepreneurs

Women who initiate, organize, and run their own businesses.