Students in High School Are Generally Paid the Minimum Wage

question 23

Multiple Choice

Students in high school are generally paid the minimum wage.What is one explanation for this?

• A) Employers discriminate against young workers.
• B) High school students are lazy.
• C) Individuals who work while in high school have a very low MRP.
• D) High school students have high turnover rates,so firms invest less in their training.
• E) Young individuals are not qualified to effectively negotiate their wages.

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