Suppose That a College Physics Experiment Goes Horribly Wrong and Releases

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a college physics experiment goes horribly wrong and releases an electronic pulse that renders all electronic equipment in the cities of Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio permanently useless. No people are hurt, and no buildings are damaged. After the accident, the wages earned by Ohio workers will

A) increase because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will increase.
B) decrease because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will decrease.
C) decrease because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will increase.
D) increase because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will decrease.