Which Statement by an Employer Is Consistent with the Efficiency

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement by an employer is consistent with the efficiency wage theory?

• A)"I pay more than the going rate so that my employees work hard."
• B)"Workers can always find jobs, if only they lower their expectations."
• C)"I love it when unemployment goes up because that drives down my wage costs."
• D)"I pay only enough to attract workers who are at the bottom of the pay scale."
• E)"Unions have only their current members' interests at heart."

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