If the Wage Rate Decreases,the Substitution Effect Gives a Household

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the wage rate decreases,the substitution effect gives a household the incentive to

• A)raise its reservation wage.
• B)increase leisure and decrease work.
• C)increase work and decrease work.
• D)increase both work and leisure.
• E)decrease both work and leisure.

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