Figure 14-9

question 196

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-9
In the figure below, panel (a) depicts the linear marginal cost of a firm in a competitive market, and panel (b) depicts the linear market supply curve for a market with a fixed number of identical firms.
-Refer to Figure 14-9. When 100 identical firms participate in this market, at what price will 15,000 units be supplied to this market?

• A)$1.00
• B)$1.50
• C)$2.00
• D)The price cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Definitions:

Cost-minimization Rule

A principle suggesting that firms seek to produce any given level of output at the lowest possible cost.

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in wages or salaries, often to match inflation, improve living standards, or reward performance.

Labor Demand

The total amount of workers that employers are willing and able to hire at given wages over a certain period.

Employment Decline

A situation where the number of employed individuals in the economy decreases, often measured over a specific period, which can indicate economic downturns or industrial shifts.