Which of the following is an example of labor-market discrimination? You may assume that worker A and worker B have identical characteristics except for the ones listed. A firm offers a higher salary to worker A than worker B because worker A
A)has more experience.
B)is willing to travel two weeks out of each month, whereas worker B will not travel more than three nights a month.
C)has a special certification that directly relates to her job, whereas worker B does not.
D)is a young blonde woman, whereas worker B is an older, gray-haired man.

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Labor-market discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently in the hiring process or on the job because of their gender, race, age, or other protected characteristic. In this case, the only difference between worker A and worker B is their age and gender, making it an example of discrimination based on those characteristics.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Labor-Market Discrimination