Worker X Is Paid $20,000 More in a Dangerous Job

question 32

Multiple Choice

Worker X is paid $20,000 more in a dangerous job than what Worker X could make in safe jobs.Worker X values the job characteristic of safety at $15,000.If the government makes Worker X's job safe and if safe jobs continue to pay their current wage,then,assuming markets are competitive and wages can easily adjust

• A) Worker X will be $20,000 worse off.
• B) Worker X will be $15,000 better off.
• C) Worker X will be $5000 worse off.
• D) Worker X will be $20,000 better off.

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