In Order for a Labour Supply Curve to Be Backward

question 69

Multiple Choice

In order for a labour supply curve to be backward bending at high wages,

• A)leisure must be an inferior good.
• B)the substitution effect of a wage increase must be greater than the income effect.
• C)workers must have an irrational response to wage increases.
• D)the income effect of a wage increase must be greater than the substitution effect.

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where a consumer has allocated their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given their budget constraints and the prices of goods and services.

Total Utility

The entire satisfaction or pleasure a consumer obtains from consuming a given quantity of goods or services.

Income

The income earned either from work or through investments, typically on a regular basis.

Consumer Equilibrium

The state where the consumer's income is fully allocated to the purchase of goods and services in a way that maximizes their utility or satisfaction.