In: Economics
The number of workers hired by a firm at a particular wage rate can be calculated if you know which of the following?
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c and d. |
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b. |
Product supply curve. |
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c. |
Marginal product of labor. |
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d. |
Marginal factor cost. |
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e. |
Marginal revenue product of labor. |
Option e. Marginal revenue product of labor.
Explanation: Marginal revenue product of labor is calculated by multiplying the marginal product of labor with the selling price of products. A firm hires workers as long as the wage rate is lower than or equal to the marginal Marginal revenue product of labor.