Which of the following is not a valid explanation for the high unemployment rate among African American teens?
A) discrimination
B) concentration in inner cities where job opportunities for less-skilled workers are inadequate
C) lack of desire to work
D) minimum wage law

Question

Which of the following is not  a valid explanation for the high unemployment rate among African American teens?
A) discrimination
B) concentration in inner cities where job opportunities for less-skilled workers are inadequate
C) lack of desire to work
D) minimum wage law

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrimination, concentration in inner cities, and minimum wage laws are all commonly cited as contributing factors to the high unemployment rate among African American teens. However, lack of desire to work is not a valid explanation as studies have shown that African American teens have similar desires to work as their peers from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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