Scenario 19-3 Ethan Works for the Local Piano Moving Company Part Time

Multiple Choice

Scenario 19-3
Ethan works for the local piano moving company part time after school.Ethan has worked on the job for a couple of years but still hasn't received a wage increase even though newer employees have received raises.Ethan has threatened his employer with a lawsuit if he doesn't get a raise in the next few weeks.Ethan believes he is a victim of labour-market discrimination.
-Refer to Scenario 19-3.Why might an economist be skeptical of Ethan's discrimination complaint

A) Market equilibrium will eliminate discrimination.
B) In a competitive market, employers pay employees based on their value to the firm.
C) Only profit maximizers practice discrimination.
D) Only cost minimizers practice discrimination.