The increased willingness of women to enter the workforce has most likely lead to

a. an increase in labor demand, higher real wages, and a lower price level.
b. an increase in labor supply, higher real wages, and a lower price level.
c. an increase in labor supply, higher real wages, and a higher price level.
d. a decrease in labor demand, lower real wages, and no effect on the price level.
e. none of the above.


B

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