Both Susan and Samuel work as product developers for a large social media company. Samuel is paid about 20 percent more than Susan. Human capital theory would attribute this to
A. differences in their duties.
B. the likelihood that Susan will drop out of work to have children.
C. differences in their individual characteristics.
D. the employer recognizing Samuel’s need to support his family.
Answer: C
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