The Figure Given Below Represents Equilibrium in the Labor Market

question 1

Multiple Choice

The figure given below represents equilibrium in the labor market with the demand and supply curves of labor. Figure 28.6 In the figure,
D = MRP implies demand for labor = Marginal Revenue Product
MFC represents Marginal Factor Cost curve
S represents the supply curve of labor
According to Figure 28.6, if the government imposes a minimum wage of $15, what quantity of labor will a competitive firm and a monopsonist, respectively, hire?

• A)50 and 25
• B)50 and 75
• C)75 and 125
• D)125 and 250
• E)50 and 125

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