Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 28

question 276

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 28.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 28.1
-Refer to Figure 28.1. If the productivity of workers decreases, the equilibrium wage rate

• A) could change from $9 to $6.
• B) could change from $9 to $15.
• C) would stay at $15.
• D) would increase to $15.

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