Which of the following factors are likely to lead to an increase in the female/male earnings ratio in the future?
a. As the labor force participation of women increases, their years of work experience will become more similar to men.
b. In recent years, a higher proportion of women have been preparing for careers in the professions.
c. As the proportion of families headed by a female parent increases, the average hours worked per week of female employees will decline.
d. Both a and b are correct.
D
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A. 825 B. 450 C. 925 D. 330
Free markets can
A. produce goods and services with maximum efficiency. B. permanently solve unemployment. C. completely protect the environment. D. All of these responses are correct.
In 1929 we produced over _____ million motor vehicles.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A government is considering undertaking one or more construction projects. The estimated marginal cost and benefit of each project are given in the table.ProjectMarginal Cost ($M)Marginal Benefit ($M)1$8$11211133181742823Refer to the above table and information. What is the net benefit of project 2?
A. $2 million B. $1 million C. $5 million D. $3 million