Al and Steve are both reporters at the same newspaper. Al is black and Steve is white. Al earns less than Steve. Which of the following can explain why Al earns less?
A)Although both have BA's in Journalism, Al's K-12 and college education were of a lower quality than Steve's.
B)Al has greater experience.
C)Al works the night shift and Steve works the day shift.
D)Al writes editorials which are very popular with customers, while Steve covers the police report which fewer subscribers read.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question suggests that the only difference between Al and Steve is their race, but this is unlikely to be the case. Education is a possible explanation, as individuals with better education tend to earn more. Therefore, Al's lower quality education can explain his lower salary relative to Steve. The other options do not provide a clear explanation for the earnings difference.

Al and Steve Are Both Reporters at the Same Newspaper