The degree to which an increase in benefit costs is passed along to employees in the form of lower cash wages generally does NOT depend on which of the following factors? (Who Pays for Benefits?)

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Whether or not the employee is a manager does not affect the degree to which an increase in benefit costs is passed along to employees in the form of lower cash wages. The other factors listed, such as the cash value employees place on benefits, the degree to which employers will adjust hiring based on market compensation, and whether benefit costs increase for all employers or a particular one, can all potentially influence the extent to which benefit costs are passed along to employees.

The Degree to Which an Increase in Benefit Costs Is