A Decrease in the Fixed Time Cost of Working Will

question 13

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the fixed time cost of working will cause an increase in hours of work and

• A) therefore, a decrease in hours of leisure.
• B) an increase in hours of leisure.
• C) no change in hours of leisure.
• D) an uncertain change in hours of leisure.

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Definitions:

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