What Does Allocation Theory Suggest About Education

question 51

Multiple Choice

What does allocation theory suggest about education?

• A) that schools seek to maximize educational outcomes of students
• B) that people with less education can close the pay gap by acquiring mentors
• C) that people with more education are paid more because they are more productive
• D) that education moves people along different routes that influence how much they earn

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