Which of the Following Would Cause the Demand for Carpenters

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the demand for carpenters to increase?

• A) a decrease in immigration
• B) an increase in the demand for housing
• C) an increase in the price of lumber
• D) a decrease in the productivity of carpenters

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