Which of the Following Is Not an Accurate Summary of the Equilibrium

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an accurate summary of the equilibrium associated with a single competitive labor market?

• A) Firms receive surplus equal to the area above the wage rate and below the demand for labor.
• B) Workers receive surplus equal to the area below the wage rate and above the supply of labor.
• C) All workers are paid the same market-clearing wage.
• D) Total firm surplus equals total worker surplus.
• E) Total economic surplus is maximized.

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