If a Firm Is Using a Resource Hired in a Perfectly

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a firm is using a resource hired in a perfectly competitive market, and if the price of the resource exceeds the marginal revenue product of the resource,

• A) more of the resource should be used.
• B) less of the resource should be used.
• C) the firm should pay a lower price for the resource.
• D) the firm should pay a higher price for the resource.
• E) the firm is using the optimal amount of the resource

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Definitions:

Robert Merton

An American sociologist known for developing theories such as the strain theory, and for coining terms like "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model."

Latent Function

Unintended or unrecognized consequences of actions, social processes, or structures within a society.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not foreseen or intended by a purposeful action, which can be positive, negative, or neutral in nature.

Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for his theories on social structure, anomie, and for coining terms like "self-fulfilling prophecy."