Refer to the Graphs Shown

question 89

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graphs shown. If product demand increases from D₁ to D₂, causing the product price to increase, firm A (a supplier of this product) will:

• A)pay a higher wage rate and reduce employment from q2 to q1.
• B)pay a lower wage rate and increase employment from q₃ to q₄.
• C)increase employment because its MRP curve will shift rightward.
• D)decrease employment because its MRP curve will shift leftward.

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