If the Value of the Marginal Product of Labor Exceeds

question 555

Multiple Choice

If the value of the marginal product of labor exceeds the wage, then the firm could

• A)increase profit by hiring additional labor.
• B)increase profit by reducing the amount of labor hired.
• C)increase revenue by lowering output.
• D)reduce total cost by hiring additional workers.

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