Michael Decides to Hire Some Additional Workers for His Roofing

question 31

Multiple Choice

Michael decides to hire some additional workers for his roofing company.The equilibrium wage is $17 per hour.Efficiency wage theory suggests that it is reasonable for Michael to offer

• A)$17 per hour.
• B)less than $17 per hour because some people would be willing to work for less.
• C)less than $17 an hour to prevent shirking.
• D)more than $17 per hour in order to attract a better pool of applicants.

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