Consider Two Individuals: John and Jenna

question 225

Essay

Consider two individuals: John and Jenna.John has an opportunity cost of time of $50 per hour,while Jenna has an opportunity cost of time of $25 per hour.Who has a greater incentive to look for work when unemployed?

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