Figure 8-2 -Refer to Figure 8-2.The Average Product of Labor Declines After

question 76

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-2

-Refer to Figure 8-2.The average product of labor declines after L₂ because

• A) the marginal product of labor is below the average product of labor.
• B) the marginal product of labor is falling.
• C) the marginal product of labor is negative.
• D) the marginal product of labor is positive.

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