If We Assume That Labor Is the Only Variable Input

question 44

Multiple Choice

If we assume that labor is the only variable input, the slope of the short-run ________ curve measures the marginal product of labor.

• A) average product
• B) marginal product
• C) total product
• D) total cost

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