Fred Decides to Hire Some Additional Mechanics to Work in His

question 44

Multiple Choice

Fred decides to hire some additional mechanics to work in his expanded automotive business.The going wage is $16 per hour.Efficiency-wage theory suggests that Fred should offer:

• A)very little as the automotive industry is a sunset industry
• B)the minimum wage which is $14 per hour, since some mechanics would be willing to work at that level
• C)more than $16 per hour, so as to attract a better pool of applicants
• D)enough to attract the number of applicants necessary to fill the jobs available

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