Practice mode Human Capital

Which explanation of wage differentials is unlikely to be true?

Correct answer B. Employers in competitive markets are bigots

Explanation

Bigoted employers in competitive markets pay a price for discrimination, since rivals who hire on merit have lower costs. Market forces tend to erode such behaviour, making it a weak explanation.

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