Use the Following to Answer Question

question 58

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
Figure: The Demand for Bricklayers
-(Figure: The Demand for Bricklayers) Use Figure: The Demand for Bricklayers.The equilibrium market wage for bricklayers is determined by:

• A)the firm hiring the bricklayers.
• B)demand and supply in the market for bricklayers.
• C)the government.
• D)where VMPL_bricklayers = MP_bricklayers × P of output.

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