Compared to women, men are overrepresented in occupations like coal mining and construction, in which working conditions are more dangerous. For example, 5,275 American men were killed on the job in...

Compared to women, men are overrepresented in

occupations like coal mining and construction, in

which working conditions are more dangerous.

For example, 5,275 American men were killed on

the job in 2006, compared to 428 women. How

will the more dangerous working conditions of

men influence their earnings relative to women?

Explain