What is a factor which may cause majority workers to receive a positive wage differential for working with minority workers in the presence of positive employee discrimination?
A) population ratios
B) completely segregated firms
C) homogeneous workers
D) heterogeneous workers
E) a coefficient of employee discrimination equal to zero

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Population ratios refer to the proportion of minority workers in the overall population. If the population ratio is low, it is likely that the minority workers are in higher demand and therefore can negotiate for higher wages. This may lead to a positive wage differential for majority workers who choose to work with minority workers, even in the presence of positive employee discrimination.

What Is a Factor Which May Cause Majority Workers to Receive