Micro Economics For Today
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337613064
Author: Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 12, Problem 1SQ
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The argument of the economic pie and distribution.
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Suppose the product market is competitive. Which of the following would explain why the market forces would drive discriminating employers out of business?
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d. A competitive output market requires all workers to be paid the same wage.
e. Customers will refuse to purchase from a discriminating employer.
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