Asked by Austin Deaver on Jun 01, 2024

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Studies show that white women earn approximately 25% less than white men. From this data alone, one should not conclude that white women are victims of discrimination. Name two other factors that could explain the difference in wages.

Wage Difference

Wage difference is the variance in pay for different jobs or employees, often influenced by factors such as skill level, industry demand, and geographic location.

White Women

Refers generally to females of European descent or those identified through certain physical characteristics typically associated with Caucasians.

White Men

A demographic group characterized by male individuals of European descent.

  • Evaluate the role of preferences, ability, and discrimination in occupational choices and wage differences between genders.
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christopher doyleJun 08, 2024
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Differences in human capital
Compensating differentials