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Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 34 · Question 10

9708Labour market forces and government intervention

There is a decrease in the supply of female labour. What will the likely effect on male and female wages be?

  1. Amale wages decrease; female wages decrease
  2. Bmale wages decrease; female wages increase
  3. Cmale wages increase; female wages decrease
  4. Dmale wages increase; female wages increase

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Correct answer: D. male wages increase; female wages increase

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