Which of these statements regarding the validity of the human capital theory as it applies to the pay gap is true?
A)There is no evidence that human capital theory explains the difference in men's and women's earnings.
B)While factors such as education and age do affect earnings,the earnings of men and women with the same levels of education and prior experience are still unequal.
C)Women earn less than men because they work fewer hours.
D)Research indicates that there is actually no difference in men's and women's wages when the type of work is taken into account.

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While the human capital theory acknowledges that factors such as education and age affect earnings, it does not fully explain the gender pay gap. Even when men and women have the same levels of education and prior experience, women still earn less than men.

Which of These Statements Regarding the Validity of the Human