What happens to labor supply in the pear-picking market when the wage paid to apple pickers increases?

A) The labor supply will stay unchanged until the wages paid to pear pickers change.
B) The labor supply will decrease.
C) The labor supply will increase.
D) The labor supply may fall or rise, depending on the price of pears.

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Connor Meils · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  When the wage for apple pickers increases, some workers may shift from pear picking to apple picking for higher wages, leading to a decrease in the labor supply for pear picking.

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