If a Firm Faces Perfectly Competitive Product and Factor Markets

question 356

Multiple Choice

If a firm faces perfectly competitive product and factor markets and the marginal product of labor and capital are 4 and 9, respectively, while the wage rate is $2 and the rental rate on capital is $4, the firm should

• A) use relatively more labor.
• B) use relatively less labor.
• C) increase all inputs proportionately.
• D) decrease all inputs proportionately.

Distinguish between different forms of speciation and their ecological and evolutionary implications.

Analyze the influence of sexual selection and reproductive behaviors on speciation and species diversity.

Describe the impact of habitat specialization on species divergence and speciation.

Explain the concept of hybrid zones and their significance in evolution.

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