Refer to the information provided in Figure 28.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 28.1Refer to Figure 28.1. At wage rate $6, there is a ________ of labor equal to ________ million people.

A. shortage; 180
B. surplus; 180
C. surplus; 60
D. shortage; 60


Answer: D

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