Which of the following examples would illustrate a backward-sloping labor supply-curve?

a. An increase in a person's wages results in the person working fewer hours per week.
b. A decrease in a person's wages results in the person working more hours per week.
c. An increase in a person's wages results in the person working more hours per week.
d. Both a and b are correct.

d

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A) Salt is a luxury good. B) Salt is a rare commodity. C) Households devote a very small portion of their income to salt purchases. D) Salt is a luxury for high-income consumers but a necessity for low-income consumers.

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