Labor laws cannot in and of themselves eliminate the discrepancy between the earnings of union and non-union workers.

This topic has expert replies
Moderator
Posts: 7187
Joined: Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:43 pm
Followed by:23 members

Timer

00:00

Your Answer

A

B

C

D

E

Global Stats

Labor laws cannot in and of themselves eliminate the discrepancy between the earnings of union and non-union workers. High-paying occupations are not evenly distributed along union and non-union lines; unionized positions tend to yield higher wages. Therefore, even when labor legislation is rigorously applied, ______________ is the result.

Which one of the following is most appropriate for inclusion in the blank above?
A) a smaller discrepancy between the salaries of union and non-union workers
B) a wider distribution of unionized workers among lower paying jobs
C) an increase in competition for high paying jobs among different non-union groups
D) a comparatively lower earning average for non-union workers
E)a greater financial gain for non-union workers with large salaries


OA D

Source: Princeton Review

Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:27 pm

Timer

00:00

Your Answer

A

B

C

D

E

Global Stats

Could you please post the official explanation. I am trying to understand why is "A" wrong. I was stuck between "A" and "D".