One reason that college graduates earn higher wages than non-graduates is because:
A. college graduation serves as a signal of the individual's productivity.
B. there are no additional skills learned in college that increase productivity.
C. college graduates are always less intelligent than non-college graduates.
D. college graduates are less equipped to deal with technological change, as their skills are technology-specific.
Answer: A
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