Which of the Following Statements About the Education and Earnings

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true?

• A) Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap.
• B) Earnings and employment differences between Blacks and Whites are due to the lower educational attainment of Blacks.
• C) Returns to investments in education are similar across racial and ethnic groups and for women and men.
• D) Black women have higher educational levels and earnings than Black men.

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