Questions Are Based on the Following Diagram

question 17

Multiple Choice

Questions are based on the following diagram. TS represents the standard 40-hour workweek. Indifference curves labeled with subscripts “a” and “b” are for individuals A and B, respectively.





-Assuming workers must work TS hours or not work at all,worker A will:

• A)not participate in the labor force
• B)be at an optimum at TS hours of work
• C)work the standard workweek but will feel overemployed
• D)work the standard workweek but will feel underemployed

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