The labor supply curve is upward sloping because        workers are willing to work more hours at higher wages.   workers will work as many hours as possible no matter the wage.   employers will reduce the hours they employ as the wage rises.   employers will hire a specific quantity of labor no matter the wage.

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The labor supply curve is upward sloping because 

 

 

 

workers are willing to work more hours at higher wages.

 

workers will work as many hours as possible no matter the wage.

 

employers will reduce the hours they employ as the wage rises.

 

employers will hire a specific quantity of labor no matter the wage.

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