Use the following to answer question(s): Discrimination

-Much of the recently declining wage gap between white males and blacks and women is due to _______ blacks and women, but some of the decline is due to _______ .
A) the increase in labor-market participation by; the decrease in market competition
B) the acquisition of human capital by; a decrease in discrimination
C) the elimination of affirmative action for most; increased market activity
D) an increase in discrimination against; a reduction in discrimination against religious workers

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Use the following to answer question(s): Discrimination
 
-Much of the recently declining wage gap between white males and blacks and women is due to _______ blacks and women, but some of the decline is due to _______ .
A) the increase in labor-market participation by; the decrease in market competition 
B) the acquisition of human capital by; a decrease in discrimination 
C) the elimination of affirmative action for most; increased market activity 
D) an increase in discrimination against; a reduction in discrimination against religious workers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first blank is filled by "the acquisition of human capital by" as it refers to the education and skills acquired by blacks and women, which have led to their better job opportunities and higher wages. The second blank is filled by "a decrease in discrimination" because the declining wage gap between white males and blacks and women is also due to reduced discrimination in the labor market.

Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Discrimination