Why Might Wage Discrimination and Earnings Discrimination Not Be Interchangeable

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why might wage discrimination and earnings discrimination not be interchangeable?

• A) Wage discrimination is a static measure of discrimination and earnings discrimination can be measured over time.
• B) Earnings are a function of both the wage and hours worked.
• C) Earnings are solely at the discretion of the worker because the worker decides what type of job to accept.
• D) Wage discrimination is driven to zero in the long run.
• E) Wage and earnings discrimination are completely interchangeable because total earnings is a function of the wage.

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