If Large Numbers of Young Americans Thought the Life of a Cowhand

question 85

Multiple Choice

If large numbers of young Americans thought the life of a cowhand was great (despite the hardships) , we would expect

• A) an increase in the wages of cowhands.
• B) a decrease in the wages of cowhands because supply would be enlarged.
• C) no impact on wages, which are determined by supply and demand, not preferences.
• D) a decrease in the wages of cowhands because demand would be reduced.

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