Which of the Following Could Cause a Decrease in Labor

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause a decrease in labor supply?

• A) An increased preference for working in the labor market
• B) An increase in the number of two-family households
• C) An increased preference for enjoying leisure time
• D) A trend toward less schooling and toward earlier entrance into the labor market
• E) An increase in the retirement age

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Numerators

are the top numbers in a fraction, indicating how many parts of a whole are being considered.

Proportion

Another way of saying fraction.

Extremes

The highest or lowest level of a math function on an interval.

Proportion

A part or share of a whole, often expressed as a ratio or fraction, indicating the relationship in size or amount between parts.