Which of the Following Is NOT a Potential Reason for Offering

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for offering a wage above the market wage?

• A) A higher wage contributes to improved worker health.
• B) A higher wage makes the opportunity cost of losing a job higher, thus reducing "shirking."
• C) It reduces moral hazard.
• D) Higher wages attract more productive workers.
• E) Higher wages signal prestige and thus attract workers from elite schools.

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