In many cities, garbage collectors earn more than social workers. What could explain this wage differential?
a. Social work provides more nonmonetary rewards than garbage collecting does.
b. There is a greater demand for social workers.
c. There is a greater supply of trash collectors.
d. Collecting garbage requires less skill.
e. Social work is a less prestigious profession.
Question 2
Economists have no concern that children on welfare might be more likely to end up on welfare as adults.
a. True
b. False
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