On average, men earn more than women. Identify the statements that could reasonably explain the disparity. a. On average, men spend more time at work than women. b. Women are more likely to leave the workforce at some point, resulting in different levels of human capital across genders. c. Men are more likely to choose higher-paying occupations. d. Men have bigger brains and are therefore more intelligent. e. Employers discriminate against women.

On average, men earn more than women. Identify the statements that could reasonably explain the disparity. a. On average, men spend more time at work than women. b. Women are more likely to leave the workforce at some point, resulting in different levels of human capital across genders. c. Men are more likely to choose higher-paying occupations. d. Men have bigger brains and are therefore more intelligent. e. Employers discriminate against women.

Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)

16th Edition

ISBN:9781305506725

Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Publisher:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Chapter26: Earnings, Productivity, And The Job Market

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