Which of the Following Is True of a Competitive Industry's

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a competitive industry's demand curve for labor?

• A)The demand curve for labor will shift in the same direction as the demand for the product.
• B)The industry demand is found by summing each firm's marginal value product.
• C)The industry demand for labor is generally more elastic than the individual demand for labor.
• D)The demand curve for labor is upward-sloping due to diminishing marginal returns.

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