The Firm's Value of Marginal Product Curve Slopes Downward

question 221

Multiple Choice

The firm's value of marginal product curve slopes downward:

• A)only if the firm is a perfect competitor in the product market.
• B)because of diminishing returns.
• C)only if the firm is a perfect competitor in the labor market.
• D)only if the firm is a perfect competitor in both the labor and product markets.

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