The following simple model is used to determine the annual savings of an individual on the basis of his annual income and education.
Savings = ?0 + 0 Edu + ?1Inc + u
The variable ‘Edu' takes a value of 1 if the person is educated and the variable ‘Inc' measures the income of the individual.
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Refer to the model above. The benchmark group in this model is _____.

A. the group of educated people
B. the group of uneducated people
C. the group of individuals with a high income
D. the group of individuals with a low income

Answer: B

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