The Labor Supply Curve Is Generally Considered to Be Upward-Sloping

question 99

Multiple Choice

The labor supply curve is generally considered to be upward-sloping because the opportunity cost of leisure:

• A) increases as wages get higher.
• B) decreases as wages get higher.
• C) remains unchanged as wages get higher.
• D) has nothing to do with wages.

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