The Output Effect of a Change in the Wage Rate

question 33

Multiple Choice

The output effect of a change in the wage rate on a firm's demand for labor input will be greater

• A)the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the greater the price elasticity of demand for output.
• B)the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the smaller the price elasticity of demand for output.
• C)the larger the share of labor costs in total costs and the higher the quantity demanded.
• D)the smaller the possibilities of substituting capital for labor.

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