For Which of the Following Workers Would the Substitution Effect

question 102

Multiple Choice

For which of the following workers would the substitution effect be more likely to outweigh the income effect of an increase in wage?

• A)air traffic controller 
• B)marketing manager 
• C)waitress 
• D)dentist

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