CAIE IGCSE Economics 3.3.3 Reasons for Differences in Wages Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Economics by explaining wage differentials between occupations, sectors and workers.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Explain why wages differ between occupations and workers.
  • Analyse how skill, training, risk and labour supply affect wage rates.
  • Explain wage discrimination and sectoral wage differences using labour-market evidence.

CAIE IGCSE Economics 3.3.3 Reasons for Differences in Wages Questions question 1

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Worker X earns less than worker Y.

What is most likely to be true of worker X?

A

They have a longer period of training than worker Y .

B

They have a longer working day than worker Y.

C

They have skills that are more in demand than worker Y.

D

They have weaker bargaining power than worker Y.

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