Which of the Following Is an Assumption Used by Classical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption used by Classical economists?

• A) Wages adjust downward but not upward.
• B) Wages adjust upward but not downward.
• C) Wages are inflexible.
• D) Wages adjust both upward and downward.

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