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Beheh

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If one job applicant truthfully reveals that they subscribe to an industry publication, the job applicant is
 
  A) using the trade publication as a screening tool.
  B) using the trade publication as a signaling tool.
  C) using the trade publication as a form of statistical discrimination.
  D) using the trade publication for the wrong reasons.

Question 2

Firms are not allowed to ask certain questions during job interviews, including marital status or how many children you have. Why is this the case?
 
  A) People with children are more productive, thus it is unfair if the firm knows this information.
  B) Firms might use the answers to these questions as a means of statistical discrimination.
  C) People with children are less productive, thus the firm has no right to this information.
  D) Such questions violate the privacy clause of the U.S. Constitution.


ebe

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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