Willie's wage increased, and he responded by enjoying more hours of leisure per day. Is Willie's behavior consistent with an upward-sloping labor-supply curve?
No. If Willie's labor-supply curve were upward-sloping, then, in response to the higher wage, Willie would work more hours and enjoy fewer hours of leisure per day.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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