Maria has just graduated from Princeton University and has applied for a job at a major bank. The bank decides to offer Maria a job because they perceive her degree from Princeton to be an indication of her high-ability. To which of the following views of education does the bank subscribe?

A) Signaling
B) Human-capital view
C) Superstar phenomenon
D) Benefits of beauty

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Vanessa Ramos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The bank subscribes to the signaling view of education, which suggests that educational credentials serve as a signal to employers about a potential employee's level of ability or competence. In this case, Maria's degree from Princeton is seen as a signal of her high ability, leading the bank to offer her a job.

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