If Workers Receive Economic Rents, Then

question 21

Multiple Choice

If workers receive economic rents, then:

• A) If wages were to be increased, the employment level would rise.
• B) The product market could be perfectly competitive.
• C) They are receiving wages which are below the competitive level.
• D) If wages were to be reduced, the firm would no longer be able to recruit labour.
• E) They are receiving wages which are higher than the competitive level.

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