According to the Sticky-Wage Theory, Which Statement Is Consistent with a More-Than-Expected

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to the sticky-wage theory, which statement is consistent with a more-than-expected increase in the price level?

• A) Real wages rise, so firms will hire more workers.
• B) Real wages rise, so firms will hire fewer workers.
• C) Real wages fall, so firms will hire more workers.
• D) Real wages fall, so firms will hire fewer workers.

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