Figure 18-9 -Refer to Figure 18-9. If the apple pickers start working fewer hours because they are taking more vacation time, the equilibrium wage will A)fall below w₁ due to a shift in demand. B)fall below w₁ due to a shift in supply. C)rise above w₁ due to a shift in demand. D)rise above w₁ due to a shift in supply.

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When apple pickers work fewer hours, the supply of labor decreases, leading to a shift in the supply curve to the left, which increases the equilibrium wage.

Figure 18-9 -Refer to Figure 18-9. If the Apple Pickers Start Working