In the signaling theory of education, (i) schooling itself does not lead to more productive workers.
(ii) the worker signals to the employer that he is a valuable employee because he was willing to spend time to get an education.
(iii) schooling enhances worker productivity.

Question

In the signaling theory of education, (i)	schooling itself does not lead to more productive workers.
(ii)	the worker signals to the employer that he is a valuable employee because he was willing to spend time to get an education.
(iii)	schooling enhances worker productivity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Signaling theory suggests that education serves as a signal to employers of a worker's potential productivity, not that it directly increases productivity.

In the Signaling Theory of Education, (I) Schooling Itself Does Not