Jack and Jill have identical skills and training,but Jill earns higher wages in her job.Which of the following reasons would best explain why Jill earns more than Jack?

A) Jack has a chronic illness and would lose health care coverage if he changed jobs.
B) Jill suffers from gender discrimination in the workplace.
C) Jack has better access to information about available jobs in his field.
D) Jill is reluctant to move to a new city because she wants to live near family.

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Akshay Banerjee · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Jack's chronic illness and potential loss of healthcare coverage if he changes jobs could make him less likely to seek or negotiate for higher pay, explaining why Jill earns more despite having identical skills and training.

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