At Low Wages, the Labor Supply Curve for Most People

question 189

Multiple Choice

At low wages, the labor supply curve for most people slopes upward because

• A)the supply of labor is perfectly inelastic at low wages.
• B)as wages increase the opportunity cost of leisure increases.
• C)as wages increase income also increases unless hours worked decrease.
• D)the demand for labor is perfectly elastic at low wages.

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