When the Wage Rate Rises,the Substitution Effect Leads a Worker

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the wage rate rises,the substitution effect leads a worker to

• A) increase consumption while the income effect leads to a decrease in consumption.
• B) decrease consumption while the income effect leads to an increase in consumption.
• C) increase consumption,as does the income effect.
• D) substitute sleep for other leisure.

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Definitions:

After-Tax Cost

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Specific Capital

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Component Costs

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Embedded Costs

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