The Price Elasticity of Demand for Labor Will Be Greater

question 162

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for labor will be greater, the

• A) greater is the price elasticity of demand for the final product.
• B) more difficult it is to employ substitute inputs in production.
• C) smaller is the proportion of wage costs in the total cost of production.
• D) shorter is the time period under examination.

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