Statistical studies in the United States have reached the conclusion that for low-income workers

A. the substitution effect is greater than the income effect.
B. the income effect is greater than the substitution effect.
C. the income effect is about equal to the substitution effect.
D. the substitution effect is of the “wrong” sign.

Answer: A

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