The Number of Workers Employed Will Not Change as a Result

question 16

Multiple Choice

The number of workers employed will not change as a result of an increase in productivity when which of the following occurs?

• A)the AS curve shifts downward
• B)output growth exceeds productivity growth.
• C)productivity growth is equal to output growth.
• D)the AD curve shifts to the right.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that calculates the portion of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating a company's profitability.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and potential dividends to shareholders.

Dividends

Disbursements issued by a company to its shareholders, often as an allocation of earnings.

Dividend Yield Ratio

A financial metric indicating the annual dividends a company distributes in comparison to its stock price.