Suppose That the Wage Paid to Workers Who De-Tassel Corn

question 181

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the wage paid to workers who de-tassel corn rises. What happens in the market for workers who weed soybean fields, given that workers who de-tassel corn can easily work weeding soybean fields?

• A)The demand curve for soybean workers increases.
• B)The demand curve for soybean workers decreases.
• C)The supply curve for soybean workers increases.
• D)The supply curve for soybean workers decreases.

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