The Substitution Effect in the Labor Supply Decision Refers to

question 183

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect in the labor supply decision refers to

• A)substituting leisure for work as the wage rate rises
• B)substituting market work for nonmarket work as the wage rate falls
• C)working more hours as the wage rate falls
• D)working fewer hours as the wage rate rises
• E)substituting market work for leisure or nonmarket work as the wage rate rises

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