The Substitution Effect of a Decrease in the Wage Rate

question 265

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect of a decrease in the wage rate would lead most people to

• A)supply less labor and demand less leisure.
• B)supply less labor and demand more leisure.
• C)supply more labor and demand less leisure.
• D)supply more labor and demand more leisure.

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