Assume that due to the increase in the popularity of television reality shows in recent years, wages of the reality stars have decreased while the number of reality stars employed has increased. This means that the

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The increase in the number of reality stars employed alongside a decrease in their wages suggests that the supply of television stars has increased (more people are willing to work as reality stars, possibly due to the popularity of these shows), while the demand for them has also increased (as evidenced by the increased employment). However, the decrease in wages indicates that the supply has increased more than the demand, as an excess supply relative to demand typically leads to lower prices (or wages, in this case).

Assume That Due to the Increase in the Popularity of Television