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O-LevelEconomicsMicroeconomic decision makers2281/12 · May/June 2014 · Q91 Mark

In a particular industry, male workers on average are paid more than female workers. What might explain this?

AFemale workers are less likely to take time off work.
BFemale workers are more likely to be in trade unions.
CMale workers have higher qualifications.
DMale workers live nearer to their place of work.

✓ Correct answer

C: Male workers have higher qualifications.

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Microeconomic decision makers, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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