The upward sloping portion of the supply curve for labor implies that
A. the law of diminishing returns has settled in.
B. higher wages lead to fewer hours of work supplied.
C. higher wages lead to an increase in hours of work supplied.
D. a minimum wage law is in effect.
Answer: C
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