Holding other factors constant, if computers allow factory workers to manufacture more products per hour, then the real wages of factory workers will ________ and employment of factory workers will ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding part-time workers?

A) Part-time workers who are part-time for economic reasons are included in the unemployment rate, but part-time workers who are part time for noneconomic reasons are not included in the unemployment rate. B) The percentage of workers who are part time due to non-economic reasons rise significantly during recessions. C) The percentage of workers who are part time due to non-economic reasons is about the same percentage as those who are voluntary reasons. D) Part-time workers are divided those who voluntary choose part-time work and those who work part-time due to economic reasons. E) The percentage of workers who are part time due to economic reasons does not change much over the business cycle.

Sefronia and Bella share an apartment and they are deciding whether or not to purchase a weekly housecleaning service. The value of the service to each of them is $50 and it costs $80 to hire a housecleaner. Should they hire a housecleaner?

A) No, because each will wait for the other to hire the housecleaner. B) Yes, but only if a housecleaner will accept $50 so that each can take turns to pay the housecleaner. C) No, because it will be difficult for them to agree on which housecleaning service to use. D) Yes, if each contributes $50, then each stands to gain a consumer surplus.