Suppose Wages for Construction Workers Are Higher in Hawaii Than

question 115

Multiple Choice

Suppose wages for construction workers are higher in Hawaii than in Florida. This could be because the

• A)moving costs between Florida and Hawaii are so high that construction workers in Florida do not relocate to Hawaii.
• B)product price of what construction workers in Hawaii produce is higher than the product price of what construction workers in Florida produce and the moving costs between Florida and Hawaii are zero.
• C)moving costs between Florida and Hawaii are zero.
• D)marginal physical product of construction workers in Hawaii is higher than the marginal physical product of construction workers in Florida and the moving costs between Florida and Hawaii are zero.
• E)b and d

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, leading to competition based on product quality, brand, and price.

Zero Profits

A situation where a firm's total revenues exactly equal its total costs, typically in the long run in perfectly competitive markets.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, with few barriers to entry.

Price Exceeds Marginal Cost

A situation where the price of a good is higher than the marginal cost of producing it, often indicating imperfect competition.