When Ronald's Hourly Wage Increased from $12 to $15, This

question 27

Multiple Choice

When Ronald's hourly wage increased from $12 to $15, this allowed him to reduce the number of hours worked so that he can spend more time studying. What is TRUE about Ronald's individual labor supply at this point?

• A) His substitution effect is stronger than his income effect.
• B) His income effect is stronger than his substitution effect.
• C) His substitution effect is equal to his income effect.
• D) His substitution effect and income effect are both nonexistent.

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