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Question
Betsy has been a veterinarian's assistant for three years. She has decided to go to veterinary school despite the large expense. She believes it will pay off financially and in terms of job satisfaction. Betsy's decision can best be explained bya. the structure of the labor market.
b. human capital theory.
c. Super's adult development theory.
d. status attainment theory.
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