Question 1

What is the signalling theory of education?

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This theory claims that rather than educ...

Question 2

Discrimination is a reflection of some people's prejudice against certain groups in society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the definition of a union?

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A)   a group of employers whose goal is to keep wages above equilibrium levels
B)   a group of employers whose goal is to keep wages below equilibrium levels
C)   a group of employees whose goal is to keep wages above equilibrium levels
D)   a group of employees whose goal is to keep wages below equilibrium levelsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

A signalling theory of education suggests that educational attainment is correlated with:

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A)   natural ability
B)   increasing wage gaps
C)   marginal productivity
D)   decreasing wage gapsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Advocates of comparable worth claim that:

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A)   men are typically paid less than women for identical work
B)   the existence of a gender gap in wage rates is evidence of discrimination
C)   occupations are not gender specific
D)   all of the above are trueE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The 'beauty premium' can be explained by the fact that in some occupations, physical attractiveness of a worker may enhance the value of their marginal product.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Economists who are critical of comparable worth proposals are likely to argue which of the following? (i)  the competitive market is the best mechanism for setting wages
(ii)  a gender wage gap is not by itself evidence of discrimination
(iii)  implementation of a comparable worth program would have many of the same effects as minimum wage legislation

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A)   (i)  and (ii)  only
B)   (ii)  and (iii)  only
C)   (i)  and (iii)  only
D)   (i) , (ii)  and (iii) E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Taxi drivers in large cities are likely to earn more than taxi drivers in rural areas. One reason for this wage differential could be that:

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A)   driving in large cities is more fun than driving in rural areas
B)   driving in a large city is easier than driving in a rural area
C)   it is unlikely that a taxi driver in a large city will be involved in a traffic accident that involves farm animals
D)   driving a taxi in a large city is more dangerous than driving in a rural areaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Differences in human capital among groups of workers is possibly a reflection of discrimination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these theories would support the idea that increasing educational levels for all workers would raise all workers' productivity and thereby their wage?

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A)   human capital theory
B)   signalling theory
C)   the theory of compensating differentials
D)   the efficient market hypothesisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Wage differentials are often caused by differences in education, experience and the willingness to take on dangerous or unpleasant tasks by workers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As more and more companies rely on computer databases and less on filing cabinets, which of the following is likely to occur? (i)  the demand for computer programmers will rise
(ii)  the demand for filing clerks will fall
(iii)  the wage paid to computer clerks will rise

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A)   (i)  and (ii) 
B)   (ii)  and (iii) 
C)   (i)  and (iii) 
D)   (i) , (ii)  and (iii) E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The neoclassical theory of labour predicts that when competitive labour markets are in equilibrium:

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A)   workers are paid the value of their marginal contribution to the economy
B)   the wage rate will be the same for all workers
C)   the distribution of wages across the economy will be bell-shaped
D)   all of the above are trueE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Comparable worth In response to the gender gap, some states and countries have experimented with comparable worth regulations. This tries to close the wage gap by requiring employers to pay people doing jobs of comparable worth the same income. Hence, if firemen get paid more than librarians, but regulators deem that the jobs are of comparable wealth, then wages of librarians would have to rise to match firemen.
Advocates of comparable worth policies believe that compensating differentials do not explain differences in wages of men and women.
One potential critique this principle of comparable worth is that:

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A)   workers are seldom discriminated against
B)   wage differences are unlikely to reflect differences in training or work experience
C)   if non-monetary aspects of a job are difficult to measure, establishing comparable worth will be harder
D)   wage differences are unlikely to reflect differences in risk or difficultyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Even if markets are competitive, discriminatory hiring practices can persist because of:

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A)   payroll taxes
B)   the lower costs of hiring of workers discriminated against
C)   customer preferences
D)   minimum wages that are set below the market equilibrium wageE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

When a worker is deciding whether to take a job or not:

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A)   the wage is believed by economists to be the only determining factor
B)   the worker may consider the inherent danger involved in the given job
C)   the worker may consider whether the job is exciting
D)   both B and C are correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Human capital is the accumulation of investments in people. The most important type of human capital is education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the signalling view, education:

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A)   signals natural ability
B)   signals risk-taking attributes
C)   enhances productivity
D)   is an investmentE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following theories would suggest that attending school does not improve productivity, but that high-ability people are more likely to stay in school?

Accepted Answer

A)   human capital theory
B)   signalling theory
C)   the theory of compensating differential
D)   the efficient market hypothesisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Natural ability is another reason why some people can earn more than others doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Earnings, Unions and Discrimination

Which of these theories would support the idea that increasing educational levels for all workers would raise all workers' productivity and thereby their wage?

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The 'beauty premium' can be explained by the fact that in some occupations, physical attractiveness of a worker may enhance the value of their marginal product.

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A signalling theory of education suggests that educational attainment is correlated with:

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Wage differentials are often caused by differences in education, experience and the willingness to take on dangerous or unpleasant tasks by workers.

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Which of the following theories would suggest that attending school does not improve productivity, but that high-ability people are more likely to stay in school?

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What is the definition of a union?

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According to the signalling view, education:

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Discrimination is a reflection of some people's prejudice against certain groups in society.

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Differences in human capital among groups of workers is possibly a reflection of discrimination.

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Human capital is the accumulation of investments in people. The most important type of human capital is education.

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The neoclassical theory of labour predicts that when competitive labour markets are in equilibrium:

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Advocates of comparable worth claim that:

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Even if markets are competitive, discriminatory hiring practices can persist because of:

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When a worker is deciding whether to take a job or not:

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Taxi drivers in large cities are likely to earn more than taxi drivers in rural areas. One reason for this wage differential could be that:

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Natural ability is another reason why some people can earn more than others doing the same job.

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As more and more companies rely on computer databases and less on filing cabinets, which of the following is likely to occur? (i) the demand for computer programmers will rise (ii) the demand for filing clerks will fall (iii) the wage paid to computer clerks will rise

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What is the signalling theory of education?

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Which of these theories would support the idea that increasing educational levels for all workers would raise all workers' productivity and thereby their wage?

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A signalling theory of education suggests that educational attainment is correlated with:

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Wage differentials are often caused by differences in education, experience and the willingness to take on dangerous or unpleasant tasks by workers.

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Which of the following theories would suggest that attending school does not improve productivity, but that high-ability people are more likely to stay in school?

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According to the signalling view, education:

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Discrimination is a reflection of some people's prejudice against certain groups in society.

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Differences in human capital among groups of workers is possibly a reflection of discrimination.

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Human capital is the accumulation of investments in people. The most important type of human capital is education.

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The neoclassical theory of labour predicts that when competitive labour markets are in equilibrium:

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Advocates of comparable worth claim that:

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Even if markets are competitive, discriminatory hiring practices can persist because of:

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When a worker is deciding whether to take a job or not:

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Taxi drivers in large cities are likely to earn more than taxi drivers in rural areas. One reason for this wage differential could be that:

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Natural ability is another reason why some people can earn more than others doing the same job.

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As more and more companies rely on computer databases and less on filing cabinets, which of the following is likely to occur? (i) the demand for computer programmers will rise (ii) the demand for filing clerks will fall (iii) the wage paid to computer clerks will rise

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