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Chapter 8, Problem 10P
To determine
(a)
To explain:
The reason behind wearing a suit is a weaker signal of ability than the educational achievement.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The reason behind some majors in colleges provide more powerful signals for future employment.
To determine
(c)
To explain:
The reason behind a double majoring provides a more powerful market signal that having a single major.
To determine
(d)
To explain:
The reason for students can be said to overinvest in grades than in learning course material
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