A Decrease in Labor Productivity and the Real Wage Could

question 73

Multiple Choice

A decrease in labor productivity and the real wage could be caused by

• A)a decrease in demand for labor or an increase in the supply of labor.
• B)a decrease in the demand for labor or a decrease in the supply of labor.
• C)an increase in the demand for or supply of labor.
• D)an increase in the demand for labor or a decrease in the supply of labor.

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Definitions:

Expected Income

This is the amount of revenue or profit an individual or business anticipates earning over a specific period, often used for budgeting and planning purposes.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, remaining constant regardless of business activity levels.

Production Level

The quantity of items manufactured or produced in a given period, impacting costs, inventory, and capacity planning.

Step-Wise Variable Cost

A cost that remains fixed within a certain level of activity but will jump to a higher amount at a certain point due to increased activity.