-Table 311 Shows the Number of Workers a Firm Is Willing

question 102

Multiple Choice

-Table 31.1 shows the number of workers a firm is willing to hire per hour at different wage rates.Complete the table by computing the total wage bill (total labor cost) and the marginal wage.Assume the union collects dues of 1 percent of the total wage bill.At what wage in Table 31.1 would the union maximize the amount of dues it collects?

• A)$10 per hour.
• B)$14 per hour.
• C)$18 per hour.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A situation in the market where demand and supply balance out, causing prices to remain stable.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Demand Schedule

A table that shows the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at different prices.