Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Supply of Labor

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the supply of labor is true ?

• A) The wage rate has no effect on the quantity of labor supplied .
• B) The labor supply curve is downward sloping.
• C) The supply of labor is determined by the prevailing wage rate.
• D) The typical labor supply curve is upward sloping.

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