Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
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Chapter 19 - Part VI - Earnings and Discrimination - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 410: 4

Answer

c. signaling

Work Step by Step

In the case of Vivian, the business consulting firm that recruited her thinks that anyone with a math degree can be very smart. The definition of signalling illustrates this. It describes that individuals with higher academic ability use schooling as a way of communicating their high expertise to employers.
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