Examlex

Solved

A Worker Has a Marginal Product of 15 Units a Day

question 208

Essay

A worker has a marginal product of 15 units a day, each of which can be sold for $10. Is it profitable to hire this worker if the wage rate is $100 a day? Briefly explain your answer.


Definitions:

Subprime Mortgages

Loans given to borrowers with lower credit scores at higher interest rates than standard mortgages, significantly contributing to the 2008 financial crisis.

Unemployment Rate

A measure of the percentage of the workforce that is jobless and actively looking for employment.

African-Americans

People of African descent living in the United States, historically subject to slavery and segregation, and now a vital part of the nation’s cultural and social fabric.

Whites

The term "whites" is used to refer to individuals who are characterized by a lighter skin pigment, often of European descent.

Related Questions