Which of the following affects a worker's wage? (i) worker characteristics such as years of experience and education
(ii) job attributes such as the unpleasantness of the work
(iii) discrimination based on the age,race,or gender of the worker

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Which of the following affects a worker's wage? (i)	worker characteristics such as years of experience and education
(ii)	job attributes such as the unpleasantness of the work
(iii)	discrimination based on the age,race,or gender of the worker

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All three factors - worker characteristics, job attributes, and discrimination based on age, race, or gender - can affect a worker's wage. Years of experience and education can lead to higher wages, unpleasant work may result in lower wages, and discrimination can result in unequal pay for the same work based on personal characteristics.

Which of the Following Affects a Worker's Wage? (I) Worker Characteristics