A Leftward Shift in the Labor Supply Curve Would Result

question 155

Multiple Choice

A leftward shift in the labor supply curve would result if:

• A) people value leisure more highly.
• B) people have less nonlabor income.
• C) transit costs to and from work decline.
• D) the population increases.

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