Which of the Following Is Not an Explanation for the Gender

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

• A)Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training.
• B)Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations.
• C)Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages.
• D)Women and men have been affected differently by legislation.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return. Present value accounts for the time value of money.

Interest Rate

The financial obligation a borrower incurs to a lender, calculated as a percentage of the principal, for the right to use certain assets.

Deposits Increase

A rise in the amount of money held in bank accounts, often indicative of an economy's health or individual savings growth.

Compounded Annually

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a yearly basis.