Which of these instances would constitute labor-market discrimination? Pat receives a higher wage than James.Pat and James are identical in all of their labor-market characteristics except that
A) Pat is a college graduate, and James has only a high school diploma.
B) Pat is a black , and James is white.
C) Pat has 15 years of experience at her job, whereas James has only five years of experience.
D) Pat is more willing to accept dangerous working conditions than James.

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Labor-market discrimination occurs when two individuals with identical qualifications and experience are treated differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, or ethnicity. In this case, the only difference between Pat and James is their race, which constitutes discrimination.

Which of These Instances Would Constitute Labor-Market Discrimination? Pat Receives