Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)
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Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
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Example of efficiency wages.
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Marshall and Lily work at a local department store.Marshall, who greets customers as they arrive, ispaid less than Lily, who cleans the bathrooms. Thisis an example ofa. a compensating differential.b. human capital.c. signaling.d. efficiency wages.
"Do Men and Women Earn the Same Amount?"
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There are many reasons why women earn less than men. One is attributed to the education and work environment women seek. Women often look for jobs that have normal hours, good working conditions, and safety.
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