Which of the following could lead to women being paid less than men?
Correct answerE. All of these answers
Explanation
Lower investment in skills, career breaks, customer prejudice and choosing jobs without danger premiums can each reduce earnings. Together they help explain part of the gender pay gap.
Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.
Correct answerC. Discrimination can only persist in a competitive labour market if customers are willing to pay to maintain the discriminatory practice or the government requires discrimination
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