The Intertemporal Substitution Hypothesis Suggests That Hours of Work Should

question 16

Multiple Choice

The intertemporal substitution hypothesis suggests that hours of work should

• A)be greatest during peak wage years.
• B)steadily increase with age.
• C)steadily decrease with age.
• D)be greater for women than for men.
• E)increase during retirement.

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