If the Marginal Revenue Product of the Last Worker Hired

question 156

Multiple Choice

If the marginal revenue product of the last worker hired exceeds the marginal factor cost of the worker, the firm would be better served if it

• A) hires additional workers.
• B) maintains its current level of workers already hired.
• C) lays off the last worker hired.
• D) None of the above is a good option for a profit-seeking firm.

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Definitions:

Lactase Enzyme

is a protein that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into glucose and galactose, primarily found in the small intestine.

Lac Operon

A regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the expression of enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.

Repressor

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, preventing the transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

Acetyl Groups

Organic functional groups consisting of a methyl group single-bonded to a carbonyl. The formula is CH3CO-, significant in metabolic processes.