Among young people starting out in the labor force the gender gap in pay is about 90 percent. Over time, the gender gap
a. decreases as both sexes develop interests outside of work, such as raising children and following hobbies.
b. closes as young women are increasingly as aggressive in business as young men.
c. increases as young men are more aggressive in pursuing their careers.
d. increases as women have children and step away from their jobs, at least temporarily.
(Answer: d)
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