Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)As the wage rate rises, the substitution effect decreases the opportunity cost of leisure and causes a worker to devote more time to working and less time to leisure.
• B)As the wage rate rises, the substitution effect increases the opportunity cost of leisure and causes a worker to devote more time to working and less time to leisure.
• C)As the wage rate rises, the income effect increases the opportunity cost of leisure and causes a worker to devote more time to working and less time to leisure.
• D)As the wage rate rises, the income effect causes a worker to devote more time to work and less time to leisure.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The financial gain that exceeds both the total opportunity costs of production and the accounting costs, reflecting the additional value created from business activities.

Accounting Profit

The profit a company has after deducting all its expenses from its total revenue.

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Implicit Cost

The opportunity cost incurred by using assets, resources, or funds for a specific purpose rather than the next best alternative.