Assumptions: (1) the labor force comprises 9 million men and 9 million women workers; (2) the economy has 3 occupations, X, Y, and Z, each having identical demand curves for labor; (3) male and female workers are homogeneous with respect to their labor-market capabilities; (4) women are discriminated against by being excluded from occupations X and Y and are confined to Z; and (5) aside from discrimination, the economy is competitive, and workers seek to maximize their earnings.Refer to the diagram and list of assumptions. Under these circumstances 9 million women will be employed in occupation Z,
A) 5 million men in X, and 4 million men in Y.
B) 3 million men in X, and 6 million men in Y.
C) 6 million men in X, and 3 million men in Y.
D) and 4.5 million men each in occupations X and Y.
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