Multiple Choice
The principal-agent problem as it applies to labor employment refers to
A) employer and workers wanting the firm to survive and thrive.
B) firms having the profit motive, while workers may be shirking on the job.
C) employers having a problem finding qualified workers.
D) workers facing a problem finding employment.
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