Which of the following statements is true?

A) Firms usually tend to lay off workers than cut wages to reduce costs.
B) Firms tend to increase wages in periods of contracting economic activity to boost morale.
C) Firms tend to decrease wages in periods of contracting economic activity to boost labor productivity.
D) Firms usually tend to cut wages than lay off people to cut costs.


A

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