Labor Economists Sometimes Refer to Labor Demand as "Derived" Demand

question 6

Multiple Choice

Labor economists sometimes refer to labor demand as "derived" demand. In this context, where does "derived" come from?

• A)The firm's production function.
• B)The union's willingness to accept a lower wage.
• C)Consumer demand for the firm's product.
• D)The firm's profit.
• E)The degree of competition in the firm's industry.

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