African-American worker Jackson earns $30,000 per year; white worker Johnson earns $40,000 per year. On the basis of this information we can conclude that:
A. it is not clear whether discrimination is present in this situation.
B. there are no discriminatory forces at work in the labor market.
C. Jackson is being discriminated against, but the dollar amount is unclear.
D. Jackson is being discriminated against in the amount of $10,000 per year.
Answer: A
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