Which of the Following Would Cause the Demand for Carpenters

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the demand for carpenters to increase?

• A) an increase in the demand for housing
• B) a decrease in immigration
• C) a decrease in the productivity of carpenters
• D) an increase in the price of lumber

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