Asked by
Shirley De La Cruz
on Oct 26, 2024Verified
Lakisha's labor supply curve is downward sloping for wage rates greater than $40 per hour and upward sloping for wage rates less than $40 per hour.If leisure is a normal good for Lakisha and if the wage is _____,the substitution effect of a wage increase is _____ than the income effect.
A) greater than $40;greater
B) equal to $18;less
C) greater than $40;less
D) greater than $20;less
Labor Supply Curve
A graphical representation showing how the quantity of labor supplied varies with changes in wages, illustrating the relationship between wage levels and the labor force participation rate.
Substitution Effect
A response to price changes in which consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.
Income Effect
The change in an individual's consumption patterns resulting from a change in their real income.
- Highlight the differences between substitution and income effects in labor supply decision-making.
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Learning Objectives
- Highlight the differences between substitution and income effects in labor supply decision-making.