What Is a Reservation Wage

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a reservation wage?

• A) It is the highest wage that an unemployed worker would accept, if it were offered.
• B) It is the lowest wage that an unemployed worker would accept, if it were offered.
• C) It is the highest wage that an employer will offer a potential worker if there are many candidates vying for the job.
• D) It is the lowest wage that an unemployed worker would accept, excluding any non-pecuniary benefits.

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Definitions:

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International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for financial reporting worldwide.