The Substitution Effect of a Wage Increase Is Observed When

question 198

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect of a wage increase is observed when

• A)the higher wage income causes workers to take more leisure and work less.
• B)leisure's higher opportunity cost causes workers to take less leisure and work more.
• C)the higher wage income causes workers to take more leisure and work more.
• D)leisure's higher opportunity cost causes workers to take more leisure and work less.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.

No Par Common Stock

Shares issued without a nominal or face value, where the value is determined by the price investors are willing to pay.

Stated Value

A value assigned to no-par value stock by the corporation's board, not based on market price but used for accounting purposes.