If Real Wage Decreases, the Opportunity Cost of Working in the Home

question 124

Multiple Choice

If real wage decreases, the opportunity cost of working in the home will _____

• A) increase as long as worker productivity decreases.
• B) decrease.
• C) not be affected.
• D) increase as long as worker productivity also rises.
• E) increase only if households want to maintain their standard of living.

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