If Wages Are Sticky, an Increase in Labor

question 13

Multiple Choice

If wages are sticky, an increase in labor

• A) demand decreases the wage rate.
• B) supply increases the wage rate.
• C) demand increases the wage rate.
• D) demand leaves wage rates intact.

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