If the Total Output for an Economy Is Equal to $750

question 70

Multiple Choice

If the total output for an economy is equal to $750 billion and the total number of labor hours is 20 billion,then labor productivity is equal to:

• A) $15.00 per hour.
• B) $20.00 per hour.
• C) $37.50 per hour.
• D) $75.00 per hour.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities

The various combinations of goods and services that can be produced using all available resources and technology.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over another.

Constant Rate

A fixed value of change in a quantity with respect to another quantity, often used in mathematics and economics to describe steady growth or decline.

Opportunity Cost

Missing potential benefits that could have been gained from unchosen options when deciding on one.