If MRP_L = W, Then the Firm

question 14

Multiple Choice

If MRP_L = W, then the firm:

• A) should hire more labor.
• B) should reduce the amount of labor it uses.
• C) should not change the amount of labor it uses, since the amount is optimal now.
• D) should reconsider how much capital it uses.

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