Why are some occupations paid more than others?

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    Consider the following two articles, located in the Week 4 Electronic Reserve Readings, discussing actor salaries and hedge fund executives’ average salaries:

    • “Robert Downey Junior is Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actor”
    • “In Tough Year, Hedge Fund Leaders Still Paid Well: Average Salary of $467M Was Half 2013, Report Says”

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    Include the following content in the presentation:

    • Why do actors and actresses earn so much compared to the chosen labor group?

    Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources, not including the textbook and required economic data.

    Format consistent with APA guidelines.

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