A Firm Operating in a Purely Competitive Labor Market Has

question 28

Multiple Choice

A firm operating in a purely competitive labor market has the marginal revenue product schedule shown in the table. If the wage rate decreases from $17.50 to $16.50, by how much will the firm expand employment?

• A)3 workers
• B)2 workers
• C)1 worker
• D)0 workers

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