Consider the Above Figure

question 32

Multiple Choice

Consider the above figure.If the wage rate is initially $8 per hour and subsequently increases to $12 per hour,then

• A) the income effect dominates and optimal hours of work increase by 3 hours.
• B) the income effect dominates and optimal hours of work decrease by 3 hours.
• C) the substitution effect dominates and optimal hours of work increase by 3 hours.
• D) the substitution effect dominates and optimal hours of work decrease by 3 hours.

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