Suppose That a Rare Virus Infects and Kills a Significant

question 196

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a rare virus infects and kills a significant percentage of the population. Assuming that land and labor are complements in a farming production function, what would happen to the wages earned by workers and the rents earned by landowners?

• A)Both wages and rents would increase.
• B)Both wages and rents would decrease.
• C)Wages would increase, and rents would decrease.
• D)Wages would decrease, and rents would increase.

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