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question 264

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Scenario: The Decision to Hire Labor
Assume that both the product market and the labor market are perfectly competitive. The price of this firm's product is $5. The firm's total product with respect to labor is given in the table that follows.
-(Scenario: The Decision to Hire Labor) Look at the scenario The Decision to Hire Labor. How many workers will this perfectly competitive, profit-maximizing firm choose to hire if the equilibrium wage is $30?

• A) one
• B) two
• C) three
• D) four

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can adjust all inputs.

Competitive Price-searcher

A market condition where sellers actively set prices and seek to differentiate their products in an effort to attract consumers in a competitive environment.

Economic Losses

Financial losses incurred by businesses or economies, often due to inefficiencies, misallocation of resources, or external factors.

Barriers to Entry

Barriers to entry are obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, including high initial costs, licensing requirements, and strong brand loyalty among consumers.