A decrease in the supply curve of nurses could be accounted for by all of the following except a(n)
A) increase in the rewards available in other comparable occupations.
B) increase in the training requirements for nurses.
C) reduction in the number of nursing schools.
D) cut in the wages of nurses.

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A cut in the wages of nurses would increase the supply curve of nurses, as it would make the occupation less attractive and lead to less people wanting to become nurses. Therefore, all of the other options (increasing rewards in other comparable occupations, increasing training requirements, or reducing the number of nursing schools) would decrease the supply curve of nurses.

A Decrease in the Supply Curve of Nurses Could Be