Philip Is an Average Contractor in Town, and He Earns

question 159

Multiple Choice

Philip is an average contractor in town, and he earns $40,000 a year. Billy is the best contractor in town, and he earns $480,000 a year. Philip's contracting services

• A)are valued more by the market relative to Billy's and that explains why his income is higher than Billy's.
• B)are valued less by the market relative to Billy's and that explains why his income is higher than Billy's.
• C)are valued less by the market relative to Billy's and that explains why his income is lower than Billy's.
• D)are more expensive because he receives a compensating differential.

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