A portion of a worker's earnings is economic rent if

A. the worker was the last person hired at the going wage rate.
B. the worker has industry-specific skills.
C. the supply curve of labor is horizontal.
D. the worker would accept a small wage cut without quitting or working for someone else.


Answer: D

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