Which of the following is not an example of efficiency wages? (earnings and discrimination) A. Better quality applicants apply for jobs that pay above-equilibrium wages. B. More productive workers are paid more to reflect their higher output. C. Workers are less likely to leave jobs that pay above-equilibrium wages. D. Higher wages induce higher output from workers.
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