Other Things Being Equal, the Wages of Clerical Workers Would

question 191

Multiple Choice

Other things being equal, the wages of clerical workers would tend to decrease if there was an increase in

• A) the marginal revenue product of clerical workers.
• B) the minimum entry requirements for clerical work.
• C) the period of training required for clerical work.
• D) nonmonetary benefits available to clerical workers.

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