Scenario Differences in Human Capital Compensating Differential Differences in Ability Labor Unions An economics consulting firm hires Lucia, a recent PhD graduate in economics, and pays her an annual wage of $80,000. It also hires Van, a recent master's degree graduate in economics, and pays him an annual wage of $61,000. Two automotive technicians have the same amount of schooling and work experience, but earn different wages. The first works the day shift for an auto manufacturer factory for an annual wage of $50,000 per year, and the second works the night shift for the same company for an annual wage of $61,000 per year. Major league soccer players earn more than minor league soccer players