Question:

If the supply curve for labor is backward bending, and if the wage of a worker increases,she might choose to work:

A.

fewer hours per week, since she can earn the same income working fewer hours

B.

more hours per week, since she can earn the same income working fewer hours

C.

fewer hours per week, since every hour of leisure is cheaper than before

D.

more hours per week, since she needs to work more hours to earn the same income

Answer» a. fewer hours per week, since she can earn the same income working fewer hours