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Chapter 17, Problem 17.4.9PA

Subpart (a):

To determine

Reason for differences in wages.

Subpart (b):

To determine

Reason for differences in wages.

Subpart (c):

To determine

Reason for differences in wages.

Subpart (d):

To determine

Reason for differences in wages.

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