Suppose a Labor-Augmenting Technology Were Developed for a Product That

question 181

Multiple Choice

Suppose a labor-augmenting technology were developed for a product that increased the marginal product of labor for all workers. Which of the following would happen in the labor market for this product?

• A)Demand would decrease.
• B)Demand would increase.
• C)Supply would decrease.
• D)Supply would increase.

Apply utility theory in decision-making based on income changes and costs.

Analyze the impact of income changes on market demand for a product.

Understand the effect of complementary and substitute goods on market demand.

Calculate the necessary tax to achieve a desired decrease in consumption based on price elasticity of demand.

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