A Single Person's Supply Curve for Labor Slopes Down When

question 5

Multiple Choice

A single person's supply curve for labor slopes down when:

• A) the person starts taking part of their income as leisure.
• B) labor market issues increases beyond physical capital.
• C) the marginal product of labor exceeds the wage.
• D) the demand curve for labor starts sloping up.

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