When a Firm Hires Labor Up to the Point Where

question 317

Multiple Choice

When a firm hires labor up to the point where the wage is equal to the value of the marginal product of labor, it is

• A)minimizing labor costs.
• B)guaranteeing that labor costs do not exceed fixed costs.
• C)maximizing the number of workers it can hire and still experience a positive profit.
• D)maximizing profit.

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