If Amber is willing to work additional hours if her wage rate increases, the substitution effect must outweigh the income effect.

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


True

The substitution effect of wages occurs when an increased wage rate encourages people to work more hours (to substitute labor for leisure) and vice versa.

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