The Substitution Effect of Wages States That a Decreased Wage

question 83

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect of wages states that a decreased wage rate

• A)Encourages people to consume less leisure.
• B)Will shift the labor supply curve rightward.
• C)Will lead to a movement up along the existing supply curve.
• D)Encourages people to work less hours.

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