If a Firm Uses Only Capital and Labor as Inputs

question 35

Multiple Choice

If a firm uses only capital and labor as inputs, then what should the firm do at a given rate of production if the marginal physical product of labor per last dollar spent is lower than the marginal physical product of capital per last dollar spent?

• A) The firm should increase both the quantity of capital and the quantity of labor.
• B) The firm should decrease both the quantity of capital and the quantity of labor.
• C) The firm should increase the quantity of capital and reduce the quantity of labor.
• D) The firm should decrease the quantity of capital and increase the quantity of labor.

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Definitions:

Wage Compression

A situation where there is a diminishing difference in pay between employees regardless of their skills, experience, or job responsibilities.

Pay Structure

The organization of different salary levels and scales that reflects the hierarchy of positions, responsibilities, and salaries within a company.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index is a calculation that determines the overall average cost of a selected collection of consumer goods and services, including categories like food, transportation, and healthcare.

Internal Factors

Elements within an organization that can influence its operations such as culture, values, and internal relationships.