Which of the Following Could Explain a Decrease in the Demand

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain a decrease in the demand for labor in a particular job?

• A)additional training that increases the productivity of each unit of labor in this market
• B)an increase in the amount of risk associated with this job
• C)a decrease in the amount of risk associated with this job
• D)an improvement in the working conditions associated with this job
• E)a decrease in the productivity of each unit of labor in this market

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