What concept is associated with the notion that employers can get greater effort from workers by paying them a relatively high, above-equilibrium wage?


A. Profit sharing

B. Efficiency wages

C. Piece rate wages

D. Bonus or commissions


B. Efficiency wages

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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