Suppose a Labor-Augmenting Technology Were Developed for a Product That

question 181

Multiple Choice

Suppose a labor-augmenting technology were developed for a product that increased the marginal product of labor for all workers. Which of the following would happen in the labor market for this product?

• A)Demand would decrease.
• B)Demand would increase.
• C)Supply would decrease.
• D)Supply would increase.

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Definitions:

Magnet Pricing

A strategy used by retailers to attract customers by advertising very low prices on a few items with the expectation that once customers are in the store, they will purchase additional items.

Price War

Successive price cutting by competitors to increase or maintain their unit sales or market share.

Market Share

The proportion of total sales in a market captured by a particular brand, product, or company, usually expressed as a percentage of total sales in the industry.

Promotional Allowances

Cash payments or an extra amount of “free goods” awarded sellers in the marketing channel for undertaking certain advertising or selling activities to promote a product.