Sometimes Wages Are Set Above the Equilibrium Level When Firms

question 222

Multiple Choice

Sometimes wages are set above the equilibrium level when firms pay

• A)workers with more seniority higher wages than newly hired workers.
• B)efficiency wages to reduce turnover.
• C)compensating differentials to workers who work the night shift.
• D)more attractive salespeople higher wages than less attractive salespeople.

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