A signal is a proxy used to indicate possession of unobservable qualities required for a particular job. It is used to convey information to employers about the qualities and skills of potential employees that cannot be easily observed or measured.

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A Signal Is

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A signal is

A) anything used to show employees in a market that demand in a profession has increased
B) anything used to show employees in a market that supply in a profession has increased
C) a proxy used to indicate possession of unobservable qualities required for a particular job
D) a way for employers to discriminate against certain groups of people
E) a way for employees to learn to stay out of certain professions

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