Suppose a Worker Is Working 40 Hours a Week at a Certain

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose a worker is working 40 hours a week at a certain wage.After the wage rate increases:

• A)the worker will work more if the income effect of the wage increase is greater than the substitution effect.
• B)the worker will work less if the income effect of the wage increase is greater than the substitution effect.
• C)the supply curve of labor will be backward bending if the substitution effect of the wage increase is greater than the income effect.
• D)the supply curve of labor will be upward sloping throughout if the income effect of the wage increase is greater than the substitution effect.

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