Explain why women, on average, earn less than men in the United States.

What will be an ideal response?


On average, women have less education and less work experience. Especially in education, women have been underrepresented in more lucrative majors while being overrepresented in majors such as general liberal arts. In addition to the differences in skills and productivity, occupational discrimination against women has also contributed to the large gender gap in income.

Economics

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A. 3 more B. 2 fewer C. 1 more D. 3 fewer

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Why do firms form a cartel? How do cartels achieve their goals?

What will be an ideal response?

Economics

The convergence hypothesis suggests that poor countries may close the income gap with rich countries

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Economics

Which of the following is not a component of M1?

A) currency held outside banks B) traveler's checks C) savings deposits D) checkable deposits

Economics