What is the most probable reason why garbage men have higher wages than waiters?

A. Marketplace discrimination
B. Active unionization in the garbage collection field
C. Higher demand for garbage men than nurses
D. The nonmonetary attractiveness of garbage collection causing fewer people to want to be garbage men


Answer: D

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