Which of the Following Is Not Correct

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct?

• A)Economists who argue that labor taxes are highly distorting believe that labor supply is fairly elastic.
• B)Economists who argue that labor taxes are not highly distorting believe that labor supply is fairly inelastic.
• C)Economists who argue that labor supply is fairly inelastic cite elderly workers who adjust the date they retire as an example.
• D)Economists who argue that labor supply is fairly elastic cite workers who adjust the hours of overtime that they work as an example.

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Definitions:

Industrial Organization

A field of economics dealing with how firms' structures, strategies, and behaviors determine the nature and extent of competition.

Market Conditions

The current state of the economy and the supply and demand dynamics within a specific market.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs incurred by a firm for using its own resources without a direct monetary payment.