When a Firm Maximizes Profit

question 191

Multiple Choice

When a firm maximizes profit,

• A) it will hire workers up to the point where the marginal product of labor is equal to the product price.
• B) it will hire workers up to the point where the marginal product of labor is equal to the wage.
• C) it will hire workers up to the point where the value of the marginal product of labor is equal to the product price.
• D) it will hire workers up to the point where the value of the marginal product of labor is equal to the wage.

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