Which of the following observations concerning labor cost patterns over the last century is true?

a. Average real wages started rising after 1973.
b. Hourly compensation rates have fallen dramatically.
c. Compensation growth slowed markedly.
d. Average hours worked per week have increased by almost 50 percent.


c

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In the figure above, consumer surplus at the price that maximizes the profit for an unregulated, single-price monopolist is the area of

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All of the following are examples of off-balance sheet activities that generate fee income for banks EXCEPT

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