If the Nominal Wages of Carpenters Rose by 5 Percent

question 56

Multiple Choice

If the nominal wages of carpenters rose by 5 percent in 2019 and the price level decreased by 3 percent, then the real wages of carpenters

• A)decreased by 2 percent.
• B)increased by 8 percent.
• C)increased by 2 percent.
• D)increased by 5 percent.

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