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Jasmine Gurung
on Oct 25, 2024
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Which of the following is TRUE about a college education as a signaling device?
A) It is a useful signal only if individuals choose majors related to their ultimate field of employment.
B) It is a useful signal only if a college education is open to all individuals, no matter what their previous level of educational accomplishment was.
C) It is a useful signal whether or not people actually learn anything in college.
D) It is a useful signal only if the job in question cannot be done without the preparatory coursework the college degree required.
E) It is less and less a useful signal in the post-industrial economy, where the skill sets employers need change so rapidly.
Signaling Device
A mechanism or feature designed to communicate specific information or warnings, often used in contexts ranging from technology to evolutionary biology.
College Education
An advanced level of formal learning that occurs after secondary schooling, typically leading to a degree or diploma.
Educational Accomplishment
The attainment of academic qualifications or the completion of levels of education, often indicative of an individual's level of knowledge or expertise.
- Apprehend the reasoning that supports the role of education as a signaling mechanism within the labor market.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the reasoning that supports the role of education as a signaling mechanism within the labor market.