According to the "demand and supply" interpretation of Becker's model,which one of the following will tend to reduce the male-female wage gap?

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An increase in the number of nondiscriminating firms would increase the demand for female labor, thereby reducing the wage gap. Choice A is incorrect because an increase in the supply of female labor would not necessarily reduce the wage gap, as it depends on the relative changes in demand for male and female labor. Choice B is incorrect because an increase in discrimination by some employers would increase the gap. Choice D is also incorrect as an overall increase in demand for labor does not address the issue of discrimination and may not specifically benefit women.

According to the "Demand and Supply" Interpretation of Becker's Model,which