Which of the following would tend to cause the observed earnings of women to be lower than the observed earnings of men?
A) The average woman has fewer years of schooling than the average man.
B) The average number of hours worked is smaller for women than men.
C) Women are more likely to prefer jobs that have more flexible hours.
D) All of the above would be causes.

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All of the above could cause the observed earnings of women to be lower than the observed earnings of men. Having fewer years of schooling could lead to lower-paying jobs for women, working fewer hours would mean women earn less than men who work more, and choosing jobs with more flexible hours may mean women are not as likely to work in high-paying jobs that require more rigid schedules or longer hours.

Which of the Following Would Tend to Cause the Observed