The hourly wage rate is the opportunity cost of one hour of leisure because
A) the person's substitution effect exceeds his or her income effect.
B) that is what a person gives up to enjoy the hour of leisure time.
C) the person must work for a living.
D) the person prefers leisure to work regardless of the wage.
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