Which of the following provides the clearest evidence of employment discrimination by firms against minority employees?

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Option D provides the best evidence of employment discrimination as it compares the average wage of minority workers to the average wage of whites, without accounting for their productive characteristics, indicating that minorities are being paid less due to their race. Option A does not necessarily indicate discrimination as it is possible that minority employees choose to work more hours. Option B does not necessarily indicate discrimination as educational differences may be caused by a variety of factors beyond employer discrimination. Finally, option C could indicate discrimination but may also be influenced by differences in productivity, experience, or other factors beyond discrimination.

Which of the Following Provides the Clearest Evidence of Employment