If Two Jobs (X and Y)are Similar,and There Is an Increase

question 58

Multiple Choice

If two jobs (X and Y) are similar,and there is an increase in the non-monetary benefits of job X,with no change in the non-monetary benefits of job Y,we would expect

• A) there to be differences in the money wages of job X and job Y.
• B) wages to be higher for job X than for job Y.
• C) workers to move to job X until money wages are the same for both jobs.
• D) workers to move to job Y until money wages are the same for both jobs.
• E) unions to intervene on behalf of workers in job Y.

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