Suppose That the Market for Window Cleaners Is in Equilibrium

question 54

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the market for window cleaners is in equilibrium at a wage of $16. If window cleaning becomes safer:

• A) the demand for window cleaners will increase, causing the equilibrium wage to rise above $16.
• B) the demand for window cleaners will decrease, causing the equilibrium wage to fall below $16.
• C) the supply of window cleaners will increase, causing the equilibrium wage to fall below $16.
• D) the supply of window cleaners will decrease, causing the equilibrium wage to fall below $16.

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