Question 1
If the wage rate in the labor market is $17 and the productivity of workers decreases, which of the following statements is
incorrect?
◦ The labor demand curve shifts to the left.
◦ If wages are flexible, there will be a decrease in wages.
◦ If wages are sticky, there will be a shortage in the labor market.
◦ If wages are sticky, there will be a surplus in the labor market.
Question 2
If wages are sticky, a decrease in labor
◦ supply decreases the wage rate.
◦ demand increases the wage rate.
◦ demand decreases the wage rate.
◦ None of these