A Firm That Is a Price Taker in a Factor

question 172

Multiple Choice

A firm that is a price taker in a factor market faces a(n) __________ supply curve of factors.

• A)upward-sloping
• B)horizontal
• C)downward-sloping
• D)vertical

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