The Demand for an Input Is Called a Derived Demand

question 110

Multiple Choice

The demand for an input is called a derived demand because

• A)employers of inputs,particularly labor,derive income from using inputs.
• B)employers derive satisfaction from giving employment to an input.
• C)the demand for output is derived from the demand for the inputs used to produce it.
• D)it arises from the demand for the output that the input is used to produce.

Comprehend the implications of currency valuation changes on comparative advantages.

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Determine appropriate discount rates for specific project betas.

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