On Average, Electricians Who Work on Dangerous High-Voltage Power Lines

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Multiple Choice

On average, electricians who work on dangerous high-voltage power lines earn more per hour than similarly skilled electricians who don't work on dangerous high-voltage power lines. The difference in pay is attributed to

• A)the marginal product of labor.
• B)the marginal product of capital.
• C)diminishing marginal returns.
• D)a compensating differential.

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