In labor markets, the substitution effect occurs when
A) a substitute good also functions as a complement.
B) the cost of production falls enough that the firm will produce a larger amount of output.
C) a change in the price of a substitute input causes the demand for labor to change in the same direction.
D) a change in the price of a substitute input reduces the cost of capital.
Answer: C
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