When There Are Compensating Wage Differentials

question 31

Multiple Choice

When there are compensating wage differentials,

• A) individuals no longer maximize utility.
• B) firms no longer maximize profits.
• C) all workers receive the same non pecuniary benefits.
• D) workers are homogeneous.
• E) there are a large number of firms.

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