Question

Consider the following five scenarios related to wage inequality. Please label each with the correct source of the identified wage difference.
HUMAN CAPITAL

COMPENSANTING DIFFERENTIALS

TALEN/ABILTY

1. Both Riley and his twin brother, Roland, work for a package delivery company. Riley delivers cookies and cakes to local grocery stores and makes $18/hour. Roland, who is responsible for the transport of chemicals to and from the local university, earns $25/hour.

2. Bert works for the county animal shelter and is ranked consistently as the top dog catcher in the state. When asked how he is able to convince so many stray dogs to answer to him, Bert says it just comes naturally. As a result, Bert earns a salary about 15% higher than most other dog catchers.

3. Rosalie and Henry work at a nursery where they grow sunflowers. Rosalie works all day in the hot sun, planting and harvesting sunflowers, where she earns $34/hour. Henry, on the other hand, works inside the air conditioned warehouse, drying and roasting sunflower seeds, and earns $22/hour.

4. Simon and Denise both work as 3rd grade teachers at Riverbend Elementary School. Simon, who has a Master\'s Degree, earns $45,000 a year while Denise, who has only a Bachelor\'s Degree, earns $39,000 a year.

5. Bernice is an avid baseball fan and during a recent trip to watch her favorite team, the California Stars, she is selected to throw out the opening pitch as part of a fan appreciation event. Surprisingly, she throws an amazing 110mph pitch, which she says is easy to do, and is signed to a $15 million contract the next week.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. Compensating differentials: Riley works a less risky job and is therefore paid less than his twin Rowland who drives Chemicals to and fro and is considered to do a more risky make job

2.talent/ability: Bert has a a natural talent and ability

3.Compensating differentials: Rosalie works harder than Henry and so earns more than him

4.Human Capital: Simon is paid more as he is considered to have more knowledge and experience. He is a masters degree while Denise has a bachelor's degree which is considered lower in valuing human capital in an organization.

5.Talent/ability:Bernice has a natural talent and ability