"Job rationing occurs when the quantity of labor demanded exceeds the quantity supplied." Is the previous statement true or false? Explain your answer

What will be an ideal response?


The statement is false. Job rationing occurs when the quantity of labor supplied exceeds the quantity demanded. In this circumstance, jobs must be apportioned—rationed—among the people willing to work.

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a. Adverse selection b. Moral hazard c. Both of the above d. None of the above

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When current production of goods and services in an economy is greater than planned aggregate expenditure, _____

a. inventories of goods and services will increase b. firms will increase production to replenish depleted inventories c. businesses and households will increase planned aggregate spending d. the price level will automatically rise to restore equilibrium in the economy e. leakages must equal planned injections

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