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kaid0807

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Which of the following is an instance of employer prejudice that leads to wage differential?
 a. Employers attempting to hire workers based on their marginal productivities
  b. Employers attempting to hire only male workers
  c. Workers attempting to work for only certain organizations
  d. Producers purchasing raw materials from selective suppliers
  e. Workers ready to work for any employer in the labor market

Question 2

Economists have said that deregulation of the electric utility industry might lead to increased prices in the short run, but prices will fall in the long run. In this context:
 a. the short run means the middle of next year.
  b. the short run means the period after all adjustments have been made, and the quantities of all resources have been varied as necessary.
  c. the long run means after all adjustments have been made, the quantities of all resources have been varied as necessary, and new market entrants begin producing electricity.
  d. the short run means the period after new firms begin producing electricity.
  e. the long run means approximately ten years.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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