The Firm's Value of Marginal Product Curve Slopes Downward

question 80

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 labour market.
• D) only if the firm is a perfect competitor in both the labour and product markets.

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