The Theory of the Intertemporal Substitution of Leisure

question 15

Multiple Choice

The theory of the intertemporal substitution of leisure

• A)explains why people work more at some times than at others
• B)explains why unemployment is higher in a recession than in a boom
• C)states that the elasticity of labor supply in response to temporary wage rate changes is high
• D)maintains that people will substitute leisure for work when they are offered lower wages
• E)all of the above

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