A leftward shift in the labor supply curve would result if:
A) people value leisure less highly.
B) people have less nonlabor income.
C) transit costs to and from work increase.
D) the population increases.

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When transit costs to and from work increase, it becomes more expensive for individuals to work. This decreases the incentive for individuals to pursue employment, leading to a leftward shift in the labor supply curve.

A Leftward Shift in the Labor Supply Curve Would Result