Assume a Firm Produces 500 Units of a Good by Using

question 15

Multiple Choice

Assume a firm produces 500 units of a good by using two inputs,capital and labor,whose per unit prices are $10 and $4.Assume also that the marginal physical product of the last unit of capital is 30 and the marginal physical product of the last unit of labor is 10.To minimize costs this firm should employ:

• A)the existing combination of resources.
• B)more labor and less capital.
• C)more capital and less labor.
• D)both more labor and more capital.

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Definitions:

Minimum Wage

is the lowest legal hourly pay that employers can compensate workers, set by government legislation.

Compensation Level Policy

A strategic approach adopted by organizations to decide the pay levels for their employees, typically aiming to balance competitiveness with budget constraints.

Market Rates

The average or expected pay for a specific job role in the employment market.

Hybrid Compensation-Level Strategy

A remuneration approach that combines elements of both fixed salaries and variable pay based on performance.