We assume an upward sloping supply curve because:

A. the income effect tends to dominate labor-supply decisions in the real world.
B. it makes better theoretical sense that the income effect would dominate.
C. the price effect tends to dominate labor-supply decisions in the real world.
D. it makes better theoretical sense that the price effect would dominate.


Answer: C

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