Moving Production from a High-Cost Producer to a Low-Cost Producer

question 85

Multiple Choice

Moving production from a high-cost producer to a low-cost producer will

• A)lower total surplus.
• B)raise total surplus.
• C)lower producer surplus.
• D)raise producer surplus but lower consumer surplus.

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Definitions:

Skilled Worker

An individual who has specialized training and expertise in a particular trade or profession, often requiring formal education or certification.

Labour Cost

Labour cost is the total expense incurred from employing labor, including wages, benefits, and taxes, significant in assessing overall production costs or operational expenses.

Practical Standard

A level of performance or an expectation that is realistic and attainable under normal circumstances.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between actual labor hours worked and the standard labor hours expected for the level of production achieved.