Which of the following is a reason why it is difficult to estimate the extent of economic discrimination in the labour market?
A) Employers who discriminate are likely to do so in covert ways such as awarding some workers with benefits-in-kind.
B) Ultimately, employers who discriminate cannot remain profitable.
C) Employers who discriminate pay an economic penalty.
D) Differences in wages can be attributed to many other factors as well, such as differences in productivity and preferences.

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Differences in wages can be attributed to many other factors besides discrimination, such as differences in productivity and preferences. This makes it difficult to isolate discrimination as the sole cause of wage gaps. A, B, and C are not accurate reasons why it is difficult to estimate the extent of economic discrimination in the labour market.

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