Suppose a Firm Is Hiring Resources L and M Under

question 290

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm is hiring resources l and m under purely competitive conditions to produce product Y, which sells for $2 in a purely competitive market. The prices of l and m are $10 and $4, respectively. In equilibrium, the MPs of l and m, respectively, are

• A)1 and 1.
• B)2 and 5.
• C)10 and 4.
• D)5 and 2.

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Definitions:

Tied Good

A product or service that is sold or used together with another product or service, often where one cannot effectively be used without the other.

Profit-maximizing Price

The price at which a company can sell its product to achieve the highest possible profit.

Salads and Steaks

A metaphor representing a range of consumer choices in the market, emphasizing the diversity in preference and consumption.

Tying Strategy

A business practice where a seller requires the buyer to purchase another one of its products as a condition for buying a desired product, often scrutinized for anti-competitive behavior.