A Labor Contract Provides for a First-Year Wage of $10

question 107

Multiple Choice

A labor contract provides for a first-year wage of $10 per hour, and specifies that the real wage will rise by 3 percent in the second year of the contract and by another 3 percent in the third year. The CPI is 1.00 in the first year, 1.07 in the second year, and 1.15 in the third year. What dollar wage must be paid in the third year?

• A)$10.61
• B)$11.15
• C)$12.20
• D)$12.31

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs that are not directly paid for in dollars but represent the loss of benefits from the next best alternative when resources are not used in their best alternative use.

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics where individuals categorize and treat money differently depending on its source, intended use, or other psychological factors.

Irrational Behavior

Actions or decisions that do not logically follow from a rational analysis of the situation.

Misperception

A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of a situation, often leading to erroneous decisions or beliefs.