Practice mode Human Capital

When the price of labour rises, the substitution effect will ____ the quantity of labour demanded. What will the output effect do to it?

Correct answer B. Reduce; reduce

Explanation

Dearer labour leads firms to switch towards other inputs, cutting labour use. Higher costs also lower the profit-maximising output, so fewer workers are needed. Both effects work in the same direction.

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