Barry's Brewpub Is Considering Hiring More Brewmasters

question 41

Multiple Choice

Barry's Brewpub is considering hiring more brewmasters. A pint of brew sells for $3. The market wage of a brewmaster is $150 per day. Assuming that the market for beer is perfectly competitive, Barry's Brewpub will hire another brewmaster only if Barry believes the new brewmaster will:

• A) produce the same number of pints per day as the last brewmaster hired.
• B) produce 50 or more pints per day.
• C) raise total production to 50 or more pints per day.
• D) increase the marginal product by $150 per day.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, gender, or cultural group which can impair their performance.

Expectation

Beliefs about the future, specifically about what is likely to happen or what someone thinks should happen.

Realistic Group Conflict Theory

A theory which asserts that the initial negative feelings between groups are often based on a real conflict or competition regarding scarce resources.

Stereotype Threat Theory

The theory that individuals may underperform in situations where they fear confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.