Which Statement Concerning Possible Changes in Productivity Is TRUE

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning possible changes in productivity is TRUE?

• A) Improving technology generally decreases worker productivity.
• B) As MPP_L rises, the demand for the marginal worker rises because the firm is willing to pay higher wages.
• C) As MPP_L rises, the demand for the marginal worker rises because the firm is not willing to pay higher wages.
• D) Worker productivity is generally lower in capital industries than in other industries.

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