Efficiency wages

A) increase productivity and reduce unemployment.
B) increase productivity but increase unemployment.
C) decrease productivity but reduce unemployment.
D) decrease productivity and increase unemployment.

Efficiency Wages

Wages intentionally set above the equilibrium level by employers to increase productivity, discourage turnover, and attract better talent.

Increase Productivity

Enhancing the efficiency of production processes, resulting in more output from the same amount of inputs.

Increase Unemployment

A scenario where the number of unemployed individuals in the workforce rises, which can result from various factors including economic downturns, technological changes, or regulatory actions.