All of the following would tend to increase a worker's wage except ?
Correct answer: E. doing a job that is fun
- A. Working the night shift
- B. working harder
- C. more education
- D. having a greater amount of natural ability
- E. doing a job that is fun
Explanation
A fun job provides a non-monetary benefit, so workers may accept a lower wage for it. Night work, greater effort, education and natural ability can justify higher pay through inconvenience, productivity or skills.
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