Michael decides to hire some additional workers for his roofing company. The equilibrium wage is $17 per hour. Efficiency wage theory suggests that it is reasonable for Michael to offer

a. $17 per hour.
b. less than $17 per hour because some people would be willing to work for less.
c. less than $17 an hour to prevent shirking.
d. more than $17 per hour in order to attract a better pool of applicants.


d

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