What Does the Text Conclude About the Causes of Inequality

question 115

Multiple Choice

What does the text conclude about the causes of inequality in wages between men and women?

• A)Human capital is the best explanation of the wage gap.
• B)Wage inequality is the result of multiple factors that operate together to put women at a disadvantage.
• C)Dual labor market theory offers the best explanation for unequal wages.
• D)Overt discrimination is the best explanation for the gender wage gap.

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Expenses not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and office supplies.

Support Department Costs

Costs associated with the departments that do not directly engage in manufacturing but support those who do, such as IT, HR, and maintenance departments.

Direct Labor

Refers to the work done by employees who directly contribute to the production of goods or services, such as assembling a product or providing a service.

Production Department Rates

Rates used in manufacturing to allocate costs to products or services, often based on the time spent in various production departments or the resources used.