13. Consider this statement: "In the labor market, businesses supply jobs." Explain what is wrong with this statement, in your own words. Give an example of an accurate statement that could replace it.

13. Consider this statement: "In the labor market, businesses supply jobs." Explain what is wrong with this statement, in your own words. Give an example of an accurate statement that could replace it.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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