The Demand Curve for a Variable Factor Is Always

question 1

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for a variable factor is always

• A) steeper than that factor's MRP curve.
• B) that factor's MPP curve.
• C) flatter than that factor's MRP curve.
• D) that factor's MRP curve.
• E) that factor's marginal cost curve.

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