In the Labour Market, the Optimal Number of Work Hours

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the labour market, the optimal number of work hours is determined when:

• A)the MRS of income for leisure is the wage.
• B)the MRS of income for consumption is the wage.
• C)the MRS of leisure for consumption is the wage.
• D)total utility is maximized.

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