Question

A book titled for the declining significance of this variable by Blau, (-5[2])Brinton, (-5[1])and Grusky looks at whether there is an “Opt-Out Revolution” proposed by Belkin. Ronald Oaxaca (“wah-HAH-kuh”) co-developed the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition to study this variable. Comparable worth policies usually try to reduce the impact of this variable. This variable’s change from correlating with decreased to increased education in the United States is linked to the rise of (*) office work. The impact of this variable on labor force participation rates over time is depicted in a U-shaped curve created by Claudia Goldin. The impact of this variable on pay was the subject of the case Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire. For 10 points, name this variable that impacts whether people are affected by the “glass ceiling.” (10[2])■END■ (10[2])

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<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, Social Science>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Tracy MirkinStatler and Waldorfesque Former Penn Bowl EditorsKhalil v Carbolic Shisha Ball Co11-5
Will AlstonWe joppingbruh11-5
Jason GolfinosIll-Advised BuzzOh you like geography? Name every Forrest.12-5
Forrest WeintraubOh you like geography? Name every Forrest.Ill-Advised Buzz12410
Dan NiTOADWhy the Kremlin Hates Bananas12410
Erik ChristensenKhalil v Carbolic Shisha Ball CoStatler and Waldorfesque Former Penn Bowl Editors12510
Munir SiddiquibruhWe jopping12510

Summary

2024 Penn Bowl Playtest10/12/2024Y4100%0%75%124.50