Suppose a Major Computer Virus Struck the Nation's Computers and All

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose a major computer virus struck the nation's computers and all hard drives were erased.What would happen in the labor market?

• A) The real wage would increase and so would employment.
• B) The real wage would not change,but employment would decrease.
• C) The real wage would increase and employment would decrease.
• D) The real wage would decrease and so would employment.
• E) The real wage would decrease and employment would increase.

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Definitions:

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Longitudinal Study

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Selective Optimization

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