Lawyers work in pleasant surroundings at low risk of injury,but they generally receive higher pay than construction workers.This is because
A) construction workers don't receive a compensating wage differential for their risk of injury and less pleasant surroundings.
B) lawyers and construction workers are not comparable due to different preferences.
C) lawyers and construction workers are not comparable due to different education levels.
D) lawyers' work must be considered unpleasant by many workers.

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Lawyers typically require a higher level of education, including undergraduate and law degrees, which contributes to their higher pay compared to construction workers, who may not require the same level of formal education. This difference in required education levels makes the comparison between the two professions in terms of pay not directly comparable.

Lawyers Work in Pleasant Surroundings at Low Risk of Injury,but