Question

How are wages for a particular job determined?


by the federal Wage and Hour Department


by the equilibrium between supply and demand for workers


by advertisements in the newspaper or online


by the amount of inflation in the economy

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Wages for a particular job are primarily determined **by the equilibrium between supply and demand for workers**. This means that when there is a high demand for a specific skill or job and a limited supply of qualified candidates, wages tend to increase. Conversely, if there are many candidates for fewer job openings, wages may decrease.

While factors like inflation, government regulations, and job advertisements can influence wage levels to some extent, the fundamental determinant is the interaction of supply and demand in the labor market.