Paul and David work for the same company and have the same job title, education, work experience, and are equally skilled at what they do. Paul works the night shift and is paid $60,000 a year, while David works a regular day shift and is paid $55,000 a year. Which of the following is the best explanation for why Paul earns more than David? a Paul has more human capital than David. b David has more human capital than Paul. c Paul has received a compensating differential. d Aside from pay, the night shift is more desirable than the day shift.

a. Paul has more human capital than David.
b. David has more human capital than Paul.
c. Paul has received a compensating differential.
d. Aside from pay, the night shift is more desirable than the day shift.


Ans: c. Paul has received a compensating differential.

Economics

You might also like to view...

Suppose that Far North Canadian Lumber, Ltd., sells lumber in Canada at a price of $1,000 per 1,000 board feet and exports the same lumber to the United States at a price of $600 per 1,000 board feet. U.S. Lumber, Inc., produces and sells lumber for $700 per 1,000 board feet in the United States. What other condition must be satisfied in order for the U.S. government to impose an antidumping duty on Canadian lumber imports?

a. There must be material injury to a Canadian lumber producer. b. There must be material injury to a U.S. lumber producer. c. There must be material injury to both a U.S. and a Canadian lumber producer. d. All these conditions must be satisfied.

Economics

One way the government can boost the economy out of a recession is:

A. with public announcements telling the public to save their money. B. by increasing government spending. C. by setting price ceilings on most goods so people can afford them. D. None of these will help an economy in recession.

Economics

Which of the following events will cause the largest real depreciation for the domestic economy?

A) a 6% reduction in E and a 6% increase in the foreign price level (P) B) a 6% increase in the domestic price level (P) and a 6% reduction in P C) a 6% reduction in E and a 6% reduction in P D) a 3% increase in E E) a 2% increase in E and a 2% increase in P

Economics

All of the following are listed in the text as being keys to economic development EXCEPT

A. a higher rate of population growth. B. an open economy. C. an educated population. D. a system of property rights.

Economics