Most economists believe that only part of the gap between the wages of white males and the wages of other groups isdue to discrimination. Economists believe that some of the gap is explained by which of the following factors?O A. differing preferences for types of jobsB. differences in educationC. differences in experienceO D. All of the above.Which of the following is part of the economic analysis of discrimination?O A. Employers who discriminate pay an economic penalty because very few workers are willing to work for anemployer who discriminates.O B. Employers who discriminate receive an economic reward from retaining only the most productive workers.C. Market competition has entirely eliminated economic discrimination in the United States.D. Employers who discriminate pay an economic penalty imposed by market competition.

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Most economists believe that only part of the gap between the wages of white males and the wages of other groups is due to discrimination. Economists believe that some of the gap is explained by which of the following factors? A. differing preferences for types of jobs O B. differences in education O C. differences in experience D. All of the above.

Most economists believe that only part of the gap between the wages of white males and the wages of other groups is due to discrimination. Economists believe that some of the gap is explained by which of the following factors? A. differing preferences for types of jobs O B. differences in education O C. differences in experience D. All of the above.

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