Bart has a doctorate degree and is managing a regional office of a pharmaceutical company. Brenda has a master's degree in biology and is a pharmaceutical sales rep. According to ______, Bart deserves to earn more money than Brenda.
A) the Gini coefficient
B) meritocracy
C) the qualifications scale
D) Karl Marx

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Meritocracy is the concept that people should advance and earn rewards based on their abilities and achievements. In this context, Bart's higher level of education (a doctorate degree) and his management position suggest that, according to the principles of meritocracy, he deserves to earn more money than Brenda, who has a master's degree and a sales rep position.

Bart Has a Doctorate Degree and Is Managing a Regional