The supply curve of labor becomes backward bending when

a. higher wages induce people to work more hours
b. higher wages induce more people to work
c. the opportunity cost of working is lowered
d. increases in wages reduce the amount of labor supplied
e. new employment opportunities cause the supply curve to shift to the right


D

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