Deck 17: The Markets for Labor and Other Factors of Production

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Demand in factor markets differs from demand in product markets in that

A) the demand for a factor of production is difficult to determine.
B) the demand for a factor of production is influenced by workers' productivity and by the producers' expected sales revenues, not by tastes and preferences of consumers.
C) demand for a factor of production is based on the tastes and preferences of firms.
D) demand for a factor of production is based on the tastes and preferences of resource owners.
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Table 18-12
<strong>Table 18-12   Table 18-12 shows income distribution data for two countries. Use this data to answer the following questions. In a market economy, the high salaries of some star baseball players such as Zach Greinke, are determined by</strong> A) team owners, based on the total number of star athletes they plan to hire. B) advertising companies, based on what they are willing to pay to advertise their products at baseball games. C) the interaction of the demand for star athletes and the supply of star athletes. D) consumers, based on their willingness to watch baseball games. <div style=padding-top: 35px> Table 18-12 shows income distribution data for two countries. Use this data to answer the following questions.
In a market economy, the high salaries of some star baseball players such as Zach Greinke, are determined by

A) team owners, based on the total number of star athletes they plan to hire.
B) advertising companies, based on what they are willing to pay to advertise their products at baseball games.
C) the interaction of the demand for star athletes and the supply of star athletes.
D) consumers, based on their willingness to watch baseball games.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the wage rate is $90, what is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?</strong> A) 7 units B) 5 units C) 4 units D) 3 units <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the wage rate is $90, what is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?

A) 7 units
B) 5 units
C) 4 units
D) 3 units
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. Suppose the market price of doilies rises to $3. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?</strong> A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed. B) There will be a movement along the curve. C) The curve shifts to the right. D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Dale would want to hire more workers. <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. Suppose the market price of doilies rises to $3. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?

A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed.
B) There will be a movement along the curve.
C) The curve shifts to the right.
D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Dale would want to hire more workers.
سؤال
A firm's demand for labor curve is also called its

A) marginal revenue product of labor curve.
B) marginal factor cost of labor curve.
C) marginal valuation curve.
D) marginal benefit of labor curve.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the firm represented in the table is maximizing its profit by hiring six workers, what is the wage rate?</strong> A) $120 B) $65 C) $40 D) There is insufficient information to answer the question. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the firm represented in the table is maximizing its profit by hiring six workers, what is the wage rate?

A) $120
B) $65
C) $40
D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.
سؤال
Marginal revenue product of labor for a competitive seller is

A) the change in total product from hiring one more worker.
B) equal to the marginal product of labor multiplied by the output price.
C) the output price multiplied by the quantity sold.
D) the marginal revenue of the product multiplied by the output price.
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. If Dale can sell her doilies at $2 each, what is the marginal product of the 5th worker?</strong> A) $28 B) 28 doilies C) 14 doilies D) $56 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. If Dale can sell her doilies at $2 each, what is the marginal product of the 5th worker?

A) $28
B) 28 doilies
C) 14 doilies
D) $56
سؤال
Suppose you have worked at a local sandwich shop for six months and now you plan to ask your manager for a raise. How can you convince your manager that you are worth more money than you are currently being paid?

A) by threatening to quit if he refuses to give you a raise
B) by demonstrating to your manager the marginal revenue product your employment contributes to the sandwich shop
C) by explaining to him how difficult it is for you to save enough money to go to college
D) by convincing him that you are a dedicated worker and ready to take on more responsibilities at the shop
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Marginal revenue product for a perfectly competitive seller is equal to

A) the output price multiplied by the total product of labor.
B) the output price multiplied by the number workers hired.
C) the change in total revenue that results from hiring another worker.
D) the marginal cost of production.
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Which of the following is not an example of a derived demand?

A) Several of the animated films released between 1999 and 2001 failed to earn a profit, which caused some companies to stop making these films, thereby decreasing the demand for animators.
B) Seth Bullock, a personal-injury attorney, complains that he is earning far less now than a few years ago largely because personal injury cases have been undercut by state laws limiting class-action suits and payouts on damages.
C) Millicent Manning, the owner of a furniture store, is concerned that her sales have fallen for the past six months. She attributes this to the downturn in the real estate market.
D) As advancements in medical technology increase the safety and success of laser eye surgery, the demand for opticians has decreased.
سؤال
A reason why a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor curve slopes downward is that

A) each additional unit of labor hired is less efficient than previously hired units.
B) in the short run, as more labor is hired, labor's marginal product falls because of the law of diminishing returns.
C) the extra cost of hiring additional units of labor increases as a firm hires more units of labor.
D) the firm's demand curve for the product that uses labor is downward sloping.
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The demand for labor is described as a derived demand because

A) it is derived by workers seeking to earn income to fund the consumption of goods and services.
B) it is derived by producers seeking to make profits by starting new businesses.
C) it is derived from the demand for products that use labor in the production process.
D) it is derived from government institutions which rely on labor markets for the purpose of raising tax revenue.
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What is the difference between labor's marginal product and marginal revenue product?

A) The marginal product of labor is the increase in output as a result of hiring an additional worker while the marginal revenue product of labor is the increase in profit as a result of hiring an additional worker.
B) The marginal revenue product of labor is the dollar value of hiring an additional worker while the marginal product of labor is the increase in the firm's physical output as a result of hiring an additional worker.
C) The marginal product of labor is the additional labor's contribution to the firm's total output while the marginal revenue product is the additional labor's contribution to the firm's total sales revenue.
D) Labor's marginal product is a measure of labor's productivity while labor's marginal revenue product is a measure of labor's ability to sell the firm's products.
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What is the difference between a firm's marginal revenue and its marginal revenue product?

A) Marginal revenue is the change in sales revenue from selling one more unit of output while marginal revenue product is the profit earned from hiring one more worker.
B) Marginal revenue is the change in sales revenue from selling one more unit of output while marginal revenue product is the change in total revenue from hiring one more worker.
C) Marginal revenue is the increase in revenue when a firm raises its output price while marginal revenue product is the increase in marginal product when a firm hires an additional worker.
D) There is no difference between the two terms.
سؤال
The labor market is considered as one of the more important markets in an economy because

A) most people typically earn the bulk of their income from wages and salaries.
B) most people are concerned that wages determined in the labor market are unfair.
C) the usual market forces do not hold in the labor market.
D) the labor market does not reach an equilibrium.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. If the output price is $3, what is the marginal revenue product of the fifth unit of labor?</strong> A) $1,050 B) $360 C) $210 D) $150 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-1. If the output price is $3, what is the marginal revenue product of the fifth unit of labor?

A) $1,050
B) $360
C) $210
D) $150
سؤال
Firms use information on labor's marginal revenue product to determine

A) how much to produce at each output price.
B) how many workers to hire at each wage rate.
C) how much marginal product to produce at each wage rate.
D) how much labor services to supply at each wage rate.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. The marginal product of the fourth unit of labor is</strong> A) 300. B) 75. C) 60. D) 15. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-1. The marginal product of the fourth unit of labor is

A) 300.
B) 75.
C) 60.
D) 15.
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. If the wage rate is $40, how many workers should Dale hire?</strong> A) 6 units B) 5 units C) 4 units D) 3 units <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. If the wage rate is $40, how many workers should Dale hire?

A) 6 units
B) 5 units
C) 4 units
D) 3 units
سؤال
A firm's primary interest when it hires an additional worker is

A) the cost of hiring the additional worker.
B) how the average output of the firm will be affected by this new worker.
C) the extra revenue the firm realizes from hiring that worker.
D) whether or not the new worker gets along with the firm's existing workers.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The firm represented in the diagram</strong> A) has market power in the factor market. B) has market power in the output market. C) has market power in both the factor and product market. D) has no market power in the factor or product market. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-2. The firm represented in the diagram

A) has market power in the factor market.
B) has market power in the output market.
C) has market power in both the factor and product market.
D) has no market power in the factor or product market.
سؤال
A decrease in the wage rate causes

A) an increase in the quantity of labor demanded.
B) a rightward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
C) a leftward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
D) a decrease in labor's productivity.
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Let MP = marginal product, P = output price, and W = wage; then the equation that represents the condition where a competitive firm would hire another worker is

A) P × MP = W.
B) P × MP < W.
C) P × MP > W.
D) P × W > MP.
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Article Summary
Seeking ways to improve education, Garrett Johnson has organized technology competitions called hackathons where participants such as students, teachers, and engineers build applications designed to improve secondary and higher education systems. These applications can include ways for teachers to improve skills, more productive study habits for students, improving school safety, or any number of ideas related to education. Several hackathons have been planned for around the country, including a virtual hackathon, entry is free, and each contest will award $5,000 in prizes to the winners.
Source: Nancy Dahlberg, "Hackathon tackling education reform this week," Miami Herald, October 7, 2013.
Refer to the Article Summary. The article addresses education reform by way of newly designed applications. Education reform could lead to a more skilled and better trained public. A more skilled and better trained public would

A) cause the market supply curve for labor to shift to the right.
B) cause the market demand curve for labor to shift to the right.
C) not shift the market demand curve for labor.
D) cause both the market demand curve for labor and the market supply curve for labor to shift to the left.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal profit from hiring the second unit of labor is</strong> A) $4,200. B) $1,960. C) $1,800. D) $1,450. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal profit from hiring the second unit of labor is

A) $4,200.
B) $1,960.
C) $1,800.
D) $1,450.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. What is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?</strong> A) 5 units B) 4 units C) 3 units D) 2 units <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-2. What is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?

A) 5 units
B) 4 units
C) 3 units
D) 2 units
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Article Summary
Seeking ways to improve education, Garrett Johnson has organized technology competitions called hackathons where participants such as students, teachers, and engineers build applications designed to improve secondary and higher education systems. These applications can include ways for teachers to improve skills, more productive study habits for students, improving school safety, or any number of ideas related to education. Several hackathons have been planned for around the country, including a virtual hackathon, entry is free, and each contest will award $5,000 in prizes to the winners.
Source: Nancy Dahlberg, "Hackathon tackling education reform this week," Miami Herald, October 7, 2013.
Refer to the Article Summary. The article addresses education reform by way of newly designed applications. If any of these apps lead to a more skilled and better trained public, the economy would experience

A) an increase in human capital.
B) an increase in the supply of labor.
C) an increase in comparable worth.
D) a decrease in compensating differentials.
سؤال
The firm's gain in profit from hiring another worker is

A) the marginal revenue product of the extra worker.
B) the difference between marginal revenue product and the wage of the worker.
C) the extra output of the extra worker.
D) the reduction in costs from hiring another worker.
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Let MP = marginal product, P = output price, and W = wage; then the equation that represents a situation where a competitive firm should lay off some workers to maximize profits is

A) P × MP = W.
B) P × MP > W.
C) P × MP < W.
D) MP × W = P.
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In the legal sector, some practice areas have declined in recent years. For example, personal-injury and medical-malpractice cases have been undercut by state laws limiting class-action suits, out-of-state plaintiffs and payouts on damages, and securities class-action litigation has declined in part because of a buoyant stock market. How does this affect the market for lawyers?

A) The demand for lawyers shifts to the left.
B) The supply of lawyers shifts to the left.
C) The quantity of lawyers demanded decreases, and this is represented by a movement along the demand curve.
D) Both the demand and supply curves decrease.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If the last worker hired increases output by three units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some of its workers.
C) hire additional workers.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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An increase in the wage rate causes

A) a rightward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
B) a leftward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
C) a decrease in the quantity of labor demanded.
D) an increase in labor's marginal productivity.
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If a worker can produce 20 units of output which can be sold for $4 per unit, what is the maximum wage that firm should pay to hire this worker?

A) $80
B) $80 minus the firm's profit markup
C) It depends on what the going wage rate is in the labor market.
D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.
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An increase in a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor could be caused by

A) a decrease in the market wage rate.
B) an increase in the market demand for the firm's product.
C) a decrease in the marginal product of workers.
D) an increase in the quantity of labor supplied.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by three units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) not hire an additional worker.
C) hire another worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Which of the following will not cause the labor demand curve to shift to the right?

A) an increase in the price of the firm's product
B) a technological improvement that increases labor productivity
C) an increase in human capital in the labor force
D) an increase in the market wage rate
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Suppose a competitive firm pays a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by five units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some of its workers.
C) hire the additional worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal revenue product of labor from the third unit of labor is</strong> A) $5,460. B) $1,560. C) $1,260. D) $780. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal revenue product of labor from the third unit of labor is

A) $5,460.
B) $1,560.
C) $1,260.
D) $780.
سؤال
Marginal revenue product can be calculated using the formula marginal product × output price

A) only if output price is constant.
B) only if the marginal product of labor is constant.
C) only if the both marginal product of labor and the output price are constant.
D) only if the firm has market power in the labor market.
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A firm should hire more workers to increase its profits if

A) the marginal product of labor is greater than the wage the firm will pay these workers.
B) the wage rate is less than the marginal revenue product of labor.
C) there is enough capital and other resources for the workers to use.
D) the demand for labor is elastic.
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The marginal revenue product of labor is defined as

A) the change in the firm's revenue as a result of selling one more unit of output.
B) the change in the firm's output as a result of hiring one more worker.
C) the change in the firm's profit as a result of hiring one more worker.
D) the change in the firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker.
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Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwaves, is a price taker in both the input and output markets. To maximize its profit, Hotspur will hire labor up to the point where

A) the marginal product of labor is no longer positive.
B) all economies of scale have been exhausted.
C) the marginal revenue product of labor equals the wage rate.
D) the marginal revenue product of labor equals the output price.
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One difference between the labor market and markets for goods and services is

A) the demand in the labor market is inelastic; the demand for goods and services may be elastic or inelastic.
B) the supply of labor is perfectly inelastic because the quantity supplied is constant. The elasticity of supply for goods and services is different in different markets.
C) concepts of fairness arise more frequently in labor markets than in the markets for goods and services.
D) in the labor market, firms are suppliers while households are demanders.
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The marginal product of labor is

A) the payment made to workers for their contribution to the output they produce.
B) equal to the demand for labor.
C) the change in a firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker.
D) the additional output a firm produces as a result of hiring one more worker.
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What is a factor market?

A) It is a market where financial instruments are traded.
B) It is a market where stocks and bonds are traded.
C) It is a market producers buy consumption and capital goods.
D) It is a market where resources used to produce final goods are traded.
سؤال
The term "derived demand" refers to

A) the demand for financial products called derivatives.
B) the demand for a factor of production that is derived from the demand for the good the factor produces.
C) a firm's estimated demand curve derived from sales data.
D) a demand curve that derives from the availability of resources.
سؤال
The benefit to the firm from hiring one additional worker is called the

A) marginal revenue product of labor.
B) marginal revenue.
C) marginal profit.
D) total revenue.
سؤال
The demand for labor is different from the demand for final goods and services because

A) the demand for labor is derived from the demand for the good or service the labor is used to produce.
B) it is a demand for people, not inanimate objects.
C) the demand for labor is more inelastic than the demand for the goods and services produced with this labor.
D) the law of demand does not apply to the demand for labor.
سؤال
The demand curve for labor is also

A) the demand curve for the output produced with labor since the demand for labor is a derived demand.
B) the marginal product of labor curve.
C) the marginal revenue product of labor curve.
D) the supply curve for the output labor is used to produce.
سؤال
Major League Baseball teams are similar to other firms in that they use factors of production to produce a product (baseball games). An example of capital used by teams to produce their products is

A) the money teams earn from television contracts and ticket sales.
B) the land on which baseball games are played.
C) the labor of baseball players.
D) the ballparks where the games are played.
سؤال
The demand for labor depends primarily on the additional output produced as a result of hiring an additional worker and

A) the additional revenue received from selling the output produced as a result of hiring an additional worker.
B) the payment made to the worker for producing the additional output.
C) the elasticity of demand for the output produced by the worker.
D) the number of workers willing to produce the additional output.
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Holding the price of a firm's output constant, if the marginal product of labor increases,

A) the marginal revenue product of labor decreases.
B) the marginal revenue product of labor also increases.
C) the marginal products of other inputs also increase.
D) the marginal revenue product of labor may increase or decrease.
سؤال
For a firm that is a price taker in the market for labor, the marginal revenue product of labor equals the

A) marginal product of labor multiplied by the wage rate.
B) marginal product of labor multiplied by the product price.
C) marginal product of labor divided by the wage rate.
D) marginal product of labor multiplied by the marginal cost of production.
سؤال
Zach Greinke and other star baseball players earn millions of dollars annually. These salaries are due to

A) the greed of players and their agents.
B) the demand and supply of labor in the market for baseball players.
C) the elastic demand for jobs in Major League Baseball.
D) the irrational behavior of team owners.
سؤال
An increase in the demand for orthodontic services leads to

A) an increase in the supply of orthodontists.
B) lower prices for orthodontic care.
C) an increase in the demand for orthodontists.
D) a rise in the rates of dental insurance.
سؤال
The change in a firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker

A) is the definition of the marginal product of labor.
B) is equal to the firm's marginal cost.
C) is the definition of the marginal revenue product of labor.
D) will be negative if the demand for the firm's output is inelastic.
سؤال
As more output is produced, the marginal product of labor declines

A) because of the law of diminishing returns.
B) if firms reduce the wage paid to labor.
C) if the firm's output supply curve is inelastic.
D) because the firm's marginal revenue declines.
سؤال
A firm's demand curve for labor slopes downwards because

A) of the law of diminishing marginal returns.
B) firms supply less labor as the wage rate rises.
C) workers supply less labor services as the wage rate falls.
D) of rising marginal product.
سؤال
Which of the following describes a difference between the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor?

A) The marginal product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of the law of diminishing returns. The marginal revenue product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of diseconomies of scale.
B) The marginal product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of the law of diminishing returns. The marginal revenue product increases as each additional worker is hired because of increases in the productivity of labor.
C) The marginal product of labor is inelastic. The marginal revenue product of labor is elastic.
D) The marginal product of labor measures the change in output as additional workers are hired. The marginal revenue product measures the change in revenue as additional workers are hired.
سؤال
Marginal revenue product falls as more labor is hired because

A) the price of the product must fall for a perfectly competitive firm to sell more.
B) the wage rate rises as more workers work more hours.
C) the marginal product of labor is negative as additional units of labor are hired.
D) the marginal product of labor falls as a result of the law of diminishing returns.
سؤال
Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. Suppose the market price of bracelets falls to $2. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?</strong> A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed. B) There will be a movement along the curve. C) The curve shifts to the left. D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Becca would want to hire more workers. <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. Suppose the market price of bracelets falls to $2. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?

A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed.
B) There will be a movement along the curve.
C) The curve shifts to the left.
D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Becca would want to hire more workers.
سؤال
The marginal product of labor is the increase in output as a result of hiring an additional worker while the marginal revenue product of labor is the increase in profit as a result of hiring an additional worker.
سؤال
Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the quantity of labor and marginal revenue product of labor that will maximize the profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) 2; $160 B) 3; $340 C) 2; $680 D) 3; $140 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the quantity of labor and marginal revenue product of labor that will maximize the profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) 2; $160
B) 3; $340
C) 2; $680
D) 3; $140
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is Hotspur's profit maximizing quantity of labor?</strong> A) 2 workers B) 3 workers C) 5 workers D) 6 workers <div style=padding-top: 35px> Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is Hotspur's profit maximizing quantity of labor?

A) 2 workers
B) 3 workers
C) 5 workers
D) 6 workers
سؤال
Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. If the wage rate is $20, how many workers should Becca hire?</strong> A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. If the wage rate is $20, how many workers should Becca hire?

A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 3
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Which of the following is not held constant along a firm's demand curve for labor?</strong> A) the quantity of other inputs used by the firm B) the wage rate C) changes in technology D) the price of the product produced by the firm <div style=padding-top: 35px> Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Which of the following is not held constant along a firm's demand curve for labor?

A) the quantity of other inputs used by the firm
B) the wage rate
C) changes in technology
D) the price of the product produced by the firm
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An increase in the supply of capital, which is a complement to labor, will lead to

A) a decrease in the quantity of labor demanded.
B) an increase in the demand for labor.
C) a decrease in the demand for labor.
D) an increase in the quantity of labor demanded.
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Which of the following factors will not cause the labor demand curve to shift?

A) increases in human capital
B) changes in technology
C) change in the price of the product produced with labor
D) the wage rate
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If the last worker hired produces four units of output per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some workers.
C) hire another worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by four units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) hire the extra worker.
C) layoff some workers.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Labor demand is considered a derived demand because producers do not demand labor for itself but only because labor is used to produce output that consumers desire.
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of revenue added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?</strong> A) $1,200 B) $7,200 C) 15 microwaves D) 90 microwaves <div style=padding-top: 35px> Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of revenue added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?

A) $1,200
B) $7,200
C) 15 microwaves
D) 90 microwaves
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Technological advancements that increase labor's productivity shift the labor supply curve to the right.
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of profit added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?</strong> A) $7,200 B) $1,200 C) $800 D) $400 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of profit added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?

A) $7,200
B) $1,200
C) $800
D) $400
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Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) $140; 2 B) $160; 2 C) $140; 3 D) $180; 1 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) $140; 2
B) $160; 2
C) $140; 3
D) $180; 1
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Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. If Becca can sell her bracelets at $3 each, what is the marginal product of the 4th worker?</strong> A) $36 B) 12 bracelets C) 36 bracelets D) $144 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. If Becca can sell her bracelets at $3 each, what is the marginal product of the 4th worker?

A) $36
B) 12 bracelets
C) 36 bracelets
D) $144
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The market demand curve for labor

A) is determined by adding up the quantity of labor demanded by each firm at each wage, holding constant the other variables that affect the willingness of firms to hire workers.
B) is the same as the market demand curve for the product labor produces because it is a derived demand.
C) is determined by adding up the demand for labor by each firm at each wage, holding constant the other variables that affect the willingness of firms to hire workers.
D) is perfectly inelastic because there is a finite number of workers in the market for labor.
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An increase in a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor could be caused by

A) a decrease in the market wage rate.
B) an increase in the amount of human capital among the labor force.
C) an increase in the supply of labor.
D) a decrease in the market price of the product the firm produces.
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Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of revenue Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) $180; 1 B) $140; 2 C) $120; 2 D) $120; 4 <div style=padding-top: 35px> Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of revenue Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) $180; 1
B) $140; 2
C) $120; 2
D) $120; 4
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Demand in factor markets differs from demand in product markets in that

A) the demand for a factor of production is difficult to determine.
B) the demand for a factor of production is influenced by workers' productivity and by the producers' expected sales revenues, not by tastes and preferences of consumers.
C) demand for a factor of production is based on the tastes and preferences of firms.
D) demand for a factor of production is based on the tastes and preferences of resource owners.
B
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Table 18-12
<strong>Table 18-12   Table 18-12 shows income distribution data for two countries. Use this data to answer the following questions. In a market economy, the high salaries of some star baseball players such as Zach Greinke, are determined by</strong> A) team owners, based on the total number of star athletes they plan to hire. B) advertising companies, based on what they are willing to pay to advertise their products at baseball games. C) the interaction of the demand for star athletes and the supply of star athletes. D) consumers, based on their willingness to watch baseball games. Table 18-12 shows income distribution data for two countries. Use this data to answer the following questions.
In a market economy, the high salaries of some star baseball players such as Zach Greinke, are determined by

A) team owners, based on the total number of star athletes they plan to hire.
B) advertising companies, based on what they are willing to pay to advertise their products at baseball games.
C) the interaction of the demand for star athletes and the supply of star athletes.
D) consumers, based on their willingness to watch baseball games.
C
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the wage rate is $90, what is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?</strong> A) 7 units B) 5 units C) 4 units D) 3 units
Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the wage rate is $90, what is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?

A) 7 units
B) 5 units
C) 4 units
D) 3 units
A
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. Suppose the market price of doilies rises to $3. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?</strong> A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed. B) There will be a movement along the curve. C) The curve shifts to the right. D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Dale would want to hire more workers. Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. Suppose the market price of doilies rises to $3. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?

A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed.
B) There will be a movement along the curve.
C) The curve shifts to the right.
D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Dale would want to hire more workers.
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A firm's demand for labor curve is also called its

A) marginal revenue product of labor curve.
B) marginal factor cost of labor curve.
C) marginal valuation curve.
D) marginal benefit of labor curve.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the firm represented in the table is maximizing its profit by hiring six workers, what is the wage rate?</strong> A) $120 B) $65 C) $40 D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.
Refer to Table 17-1. Suppose the output price is $3. If the firm represented in the table is maximizing its profit by hiring six workers, what is the wage rate?

A) $120
B) $65
C) $40
D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.
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Marginal revenue product of labor for a competitive seller is

A) the change in total product from hiring one more worker.
B) equal to the marginal product of labor multiplied by the output price.
C) the output price multiplied by the quantity sold.
D) the marginal revenue of the product multiplied by the output price.
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. If Dale can sell her doilies at $2 each, what is the marginal product of the 5th worker?</strong> A) $28 B) 28 doilies C) 14 doilies D) $56 Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. If Dale can sell her doilies at $2 each, what is the marginal product of the 5th worker?

A) $28
B) 28 doilies
C) 14 doilies
D) $56
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Suppose you have worked at a local sandwich shop for six months and now you plan to ask your manager for a raise. How can you convince your manager that you are worth more money than you are currently being paid?

A) by threatening to quit if he refuses to give you a raise
B) by demonstrating to your manager the marginal revenue product your employment contributes to the sandwich shop
C) by explaining to him how difficult it is for you to save enough money to go to college
D) by convincing him that you are a dedicated worker and ready to take on more responsibilities at the shop
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Marginal revenue product for a perfectly competitive seller is equal to

A) the output price multiplied by the total product of labor.
B) the output price multiplied by the number workers hired.
C) the change in total revenue that results from hiring another worker.
D) the marginal cost of production.
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Which of the following is not an example of a derived demand?

A) Several of the animated films released between 1999 and 2001 failed to earn a profit, which caused some companies to stop making these films, thereby decreasing the demand for animators.
B) Seth Bullock, a personal-injury attorney, complains that he is earning far less now than a few years ago largely because personal injury cases have been undercut by state laws limiting class-action suits and payouts on damages.
C) Millicent Manning, the owner of a furniture store, is concerned that her sales have fallen for the past six months. She attributes this to the downturn in the real estate market.
D) As advancements in medical technology increase the safety and success of laser eye surgery, the demand for opticians has decreased.
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A reason why a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor curve slopes downward is that

A) each additional unit of labor hired is less efficient than previously hired units.
B) in the short run, as more labor is hired, labor's marginal product falls because of the law of diminishing returns.
C) the extra cost of hiring additional units of labor increases as a firm hires more units of labor.
D) the firm's demand curve for the product that uses labor is downward sloping.
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The demand for labor is described as a derived demand because

A) it is derived by workers seeking to earn income to fund the consumption of goods and services.
B) it is derived by producers seeking to make profits by starting new businesses.
C) it is derived from the demand for products that use labor in the production process.
D) it is derived from government institutions which rely on labor markets for the purpose of raising tax revenue.
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What is the difference between labor's marginal product and marginal revenue product?

A) The marginal product of labor is the increase in output as a result of hiring an additional worker while the marginal revenue product of labor is the increase in profit as a result of hiring an additional worker.
B) The marginal revenue product of labor is the dollar value of hiring an additional worker while the marginal product of labor is the increase in the firm's physical output as a result of hiring an additional worker.
C) The marginal product of labor is the additional labor's contribution to the firm's total output while the marginal revenue product is the additional labor's contribution to the firm's total sales revenue.
D) Labor's marginal product is a measure of labor's productivity while labor's marginal revenue product is a measure of labor's ability to sell the firm's products.
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What is the difference between a firm's marginal revenue and its marginal revenue product?

A) Marginal revenue is the change in sales revenue from selling one more unit of output while marginal revenue product is the profit earned from hiring one more worker.
B) Marginal revenue is the change in sales revenue from selling one more unit of output while marginal revenue product is the change in total revenue from hiring one more worker.
C) Marginal revenue is the increase in revenue when a firm raises its output price while marginal revenue product is the increase in marginal product when a firm hires an additional worker.
D) There is no difference between the two terms.
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The labor market is considered as one of the more important markets in an economy because

A) most people typically earn the bulk of their income from wages and salaries.
B) most people are concerned that wages determined in the labor market are unfair.
C) the usual market forces do not hold in the labor market.
D) the labor market does not reach an equilibrium.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. If the output price is $3, what is the marginal revenue product of the fifth unit of labor?</strong> A) $1,050 B) $360 C) $210 D) $150
Refer to Table 17-1. If the output price is $3, what is the marginal revenue product of the fifth unit of labor?

A) $1,050
B) $360
C) $210
D) $150
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Firms use information on labor's marginal revenue product to determine

A) how much to produce at each output price.
B) how many workers to hire at each wage rate.
C) how much marginal product to produce at each wage rate.
D) how much labor services to supply at each wage rate.
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Table 17-1
<strong>Table 17-1   Refer to Table 17-1. The marginal product of the fourth unit of labor is</strong> A) 300. B) 75. C) 60. D) 15.
Refer to Table 17-1. The marginal product of the fourth unit of labor is

A) 300.
B) 75.
C) 60.
D) 15.
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Figure 17-1 <strong>Figure 17-1   Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies. Refer to Figure 17-1. If the wage rate is $40, how many workers should Dale hire?</strong> A) 6 units B) 5 units C) 4 units D) 3 units Figure 17-1 shows the marginal revenue product for Dale's Hand-Sewn Doilies, a producer of linen doilies.
Refer to Figure 17-1. If the wage rate is $40, how many workers should Dale hire?

A) 6 units
B) 5 units
C) 4 units
D) 3 units
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A firm's primary interest when it hires an additional worker is

A) the cost of hiring the additional worker.
B) how the average output of the firm will be affected by this new worker.
C) the extra revenue the firm realizes from hiring that worker.
D) whether or not the new worker gets along with the firm's existing workers.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The firm represented in the diagram</strong> A) has market power in the factor market. B) has market power in the output market. C) has market power in both the factor and product market. D) has no market power in the factor or product market.
Refer to Table 17-2. The firm represented in the diagram

A) has market power in the factor market.
B) has market power in the output market.
C) has market power in both the factor and product market.
D) has no market power in the factor or product market.
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A decrease in the wage rate causes

A) an increase in the quantity of labor demanded.
B) a rightward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
C) a leftward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
D) a decrease in labor's productivity.
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Let MP = marginal product, P = output price, and W = wage; then the equation that represents the condition where a competitive firm would hire another worker is

A) P × MP = W.
B) P × MP < W.
C) P × MP > W.
D) P × W > MP.
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Article Summary
Seeking ways to improve education, Garrett Johnson has organized technology competitions called hackathons where participants such as students, teachers, and engineers build applications designed to improve secondary and higher education systems. These applications can include ways for teachers to improve skills, more productive study habits for students, improving school safety, or any number of ideas related to education. Several hackathons have been planned for around the country, including a virtual hackathon, entry is free, and each contest will award $5,000 in prizes to the winners.
Source: Nancy Dahlberg, "Hackathon tackling education reform this week," Miami Herald, October 7, 2013.
Refer to the Article Summary. The article addresses education reform by way of newly designed applications. Education reform could lead to a more skilled and better trained public. A more skilled and better trained public would

A) cause the market supply curve for labor to shift to the right.
B) cause the market demand curve for labor to shift to the right.
C) not shift the market demand curve for labor.
D) cause both the market demand curve for labor and the market supply curve for labor to shift to the left.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal profit from hiring the second unit of labor is</strong> A) $4,200. B) $1,960. C) $1,800. D) $1,450.
Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal profit from hiring the second unit of labor is

A) $4,200.
B) $1,960.
C) $1,800.
D) $1,450.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. What is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?</strong> A) 5 units B) 4 units C) 3 units D) 2 units
Refer to Table 17-2. What is the profit-maximizing quantity of labor that the firm should hire?

A) 5 units
B) 4 units
C) 3 units
D) 2 units
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Seeking ways to improve education, Garrett Johnson has organized technology competitions called hackathons where participants such as students, teachers, and engineers build applications designed to improve secondary and higher education systems. These applications can include ways for teachers to improve skills, more productive study habits for students, improving school safety, or any number of ideas related to education. Several hackathons have been planned for around the country, including a virtual hackathon, entry is free, and each contest will award $5,000 in prizes to the winners.
Source: Nancy Dahlberg, "Hackathon tackling education reform this week," Miami Herald, October 7, 2013.
Refer to the Article Summary. The article addresses education reform by way of newly designed applications. If any of these apps lead to a more skilled and better trained public, the economy would experience

A) an increase in human capital.
B) an increase in the supply of labor.
C) an increase in comparable worth.
D) a decrease in compensating differentials.
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The firm's gain in profit from hiring another worker is

A) the marginal revenue product of the extra worker.
B) the difference between marginal revenue product and the wage of the worker.
C) the extra output of the extra worker.
D) the reduction in costs from hiring another worker.
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Let MP = marginal product, P = output price, and W = wage; then the equation that represents a situation where a competitive firm should lay off some workers to maximize profits is

A) P × MP = W.
B) P × MP > W.
C) P × MP < W.
D) MP × W = P.
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In the legal sector, some practice areas have declined in recent years. For example, personal-injury and medical-malpractice cases have been undercut by state laws limiting class-action suits, out-of-state plaintiffs and payouts on damages, and securities class-action litigation has declined in part because of a buoyant stock market. How does this affect the market for lawyers?

A) The demand for lawyers shifts to the left.
B) The supply of lawyers shifts to the left.
C) The quantity of lawyers demanded decreases, and this is represented by a movement along the demand curve.
D) Both the demand and supply curves decrease.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If the last worker hired increases output by three units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some of its workers.
C) hire additional workers.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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An increase in the wage rate causes

A) a rightward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
B) a leftward shift of the firm's labor demand curve.
C) a decrease in the quantity of labor demanded.
D) an increase in labor's marginal productivity.
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If a worker can produce 20 units of output which can be sold for $4 per unit, what is the maximum wage that firm should pay to hire this worker?

A) $80
B) $80 minus the firm's profit markup
C) It depends on what the going wage rate is in the labor market.
D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.
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An increase in a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor could be caused by

A) a decrease in the market wage rate.
B) an increase in the market demand for the firm's product.
C) a decrease in the marginal product of workers.
D) an increase in the quantity of labor supplied.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by three units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) not hire an additional worker.
C) hire another worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Which of the following will not cause the labor demand curve to shift to the right?

A) an increase in the price of the firm's product
B) a technological improvement that increases labor productivity
C) an increase in human capital in the labor force
D) an increase in the market wage rate
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Suppose a competitive firm pays a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by five units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some of its workers.
C) hire the additional worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Table 17-2
<strong>Table 17-2   Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal revenue product of labor from the third unit of labor is</strong> A) $5,460. B) $1,560. C) $1,260. D) $780.
Refer to Table 17-2. The marginal revenue product of labor from the third unit of labor is

A) $5,460.
B) $1,560.
C) $1,260.
D) $780.
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Marginal revenue product can be calculated using the formula marginal product × output price

A) only if output price is constant.
B) only if the marginal product of labor is constant.
C) only if the both marginal product of labor and the output price are constant.
D) only if the firm has market power in the labor market.
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A firm should hire more workers to increase its profits if

A) the marginal product of labor is greater than the wage the firm will pay these workers.
B) the wage rate is less than the marginal revenue product of labor.
C) there is enough capital and other resources for the workers to use.
D) the demand for labor is elastic.
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The marginal revenue product of labor is defined as

A) the change in the firm's revenue as a result of selling one more unit of output.
B) the change in the firm's output as a result of hiring one more worker.
C) the change in the firm's profit as a result of hiring one more worker.
D) the change in the firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker.
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Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwaves, is a price taker in both the input and output markets. To maximize its profit, Hotspur will hire labor up to the point where

A) the marginal product of labor is no longer positive.
B) all economies of scale have been exhausted.
C) the marginal revenue product of labor equals the wage rate.
D) the marginal revenue product of labor equals the output price.
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One difference between the labor market and markets for goods and services is

A) the demand in the labor market is inelastic; the demand for goods and services may be elastic or inelastic.
B) the supply of labor is perfectly inelastic because the quantity supplied is constant. The elasticity of supply for goods and services is different in different markets.
C) concepts of fairness arise more frequently in labor markets than in the markets for goods and services.
D) in the labor market, firms are suppliers while households are demanders.
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The marginal product of labor is

A) the payment made to workers for their contribution to the output they produce.
B) equal to the demand for labor.
C) the change in a firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker.
D) the additional output a firm produces as a result of hiring one more worker.
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What is a factor market?

A) It is a market where financial instruments are traded.
B) It is a market where stocks and bonds are traded.
C) It is a market producers buy consumption and capital goods.
D) It is a market where resources used to produce final goods are traded.
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The term "derived demand" refers to

A) the demand for financial products called derivatives.
B) the demand for a factor of production that is derived from the demand for the good the factor produces.
C) a firm's estimated demand curve derived from sales data.
D) a demand curve that derives from the availability of resources.
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The benefit to the firm from hiring one additional worker is called the

A) marginal revenue product of labor.
B) marginal revenue.
C) marginal profit.
D) total revenue.
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The demand for labor is different from the demand for final goods and services because

A) the demand for labor is derived from the demand for the good or service the labor is used to produce.
B) it is a demand for people, not inanimate objects.
C) the demand for labor is more inelastic than the demand for the goods and services produced with this labor.
D) the law of demand does not apply to the demand for labor.
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The demand curve for labor is also

A) the demand curve for the output produced with labor since the demand for labor is a derived demand.
B) the marginal product of labor curve.
C) the marginal revenue product of labor curve.
D) the supply curve for the output labor is used to produce.
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Major League Baseball teams are similar to other firms in that they use factors of production to produce a product (baseball games). An example of capital used by teams to produce their products is

A) the money teams earn from television contracts and ticket sales.
B) the land on which baseball games are played.
C) the labor of baseball players.
D) the ballparks where the games are played.
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The demand for labor depends primarily on the additional output produced as a result of hiring an additional worker and

A) the additional revenue received from selling the output produced as a result of hiring an additional worker.
B) the payment made to the worker for producing the additional output.
C) the elasticity of demand for the output produced by the worker.
D) the number of workers willing to produce the additional output.
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Holding the price of a firm's output constant, if the marginal product of labor increases,

A) the marginal revenue product of labor decreases.
B) the marginal revenue product of labor also increases.
C) the marginal products of other inputs also increase.
D) the marginal revenue product of labor may increase or decrease.
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For a firm that is a price taker in the market for labor, the marginal revenue product of labor equals the

A) marginal product of labor multiplied by the wage rate.
B) marginal product of labor multiplied by the product price.
C) marginal product of labor divided by the wage rate.
D) marginal product of labor multiplied by the marginal cost of production.
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Zach Greinke and other star baseball players earn millions of dollars annually. These salaries are due to

A) the greed of players and their agents.
B) the demand and supply of labor in the market for baseball players.
C) the elastic demand for jobs in Major League Baseball.
D) the irrational behavior of team owners.
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An increase in the demand for orthodontic services leads to

A) an increase in the supply of orthodontists.
B) lower prices for orthodontic care.
C) an increase in the demand for orthodontists.
D) a rise in the rates of dental insurance.
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The change in a firm's revenue as a result of hiring one more worker

A) is the definition of the marginal product of labor.
B) is equal to the firm's marginal cost.
C) is the definition of the marginal revenue product of labor.
D) will be negative if the demand for the firm's output is inelastic.
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As more output is produced, the marginal product of labor declines

A) because of the law of diminishing returns.
B) if firms reduce the wage paid to labor.
C) if the firm's output supply curve is inelastic.
D) because the firm's marginal revenue declines.
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A firm's demand curve for labor slopes downwards because

A) of the law of diminishing marginal returns.
B) firms supply less labor as the wage rate rises.
C) workers supply less labor services as the wage rate falls.
D) of rising marginal product.
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Which of the following describes a difference between the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor?

A) The marginal product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of the law of diminishing returns. The marginal revenue product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of diseconomies of scale.
B) The marginal product of labor declines as each additional worker is hired because of the law of diminishing returns. The marginal revenue product increases as each additional worker is hired because of increases in the productivity of labor.
C) The marginal product of labor is inelastic. The marginal revenue product of labor is elastic.
D) The marginal product of labor measures the change in output as additional workers are hired. The marginal revenue product measures the change in revenue as additional workers are hired.
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Marginal revenue product falls as more labor is hired because

A) the price of the product must fall for a perfectly competitive firm to sell more.
B) the wage rate rises as more workers work more hours.
C) the marginal product of labor is negative as additional units of labor are hired.
D) the marginal product of labor falls as a result of the law of diminishing returns.
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Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. Suppose the market price of bracelets falls to $2. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?</strong> A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed. B) There will be a movement along the curve. C) The curve shifts to the left. D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Becca would want to hire more workers. Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. Suppose the market price of bracelets falls to $2. What happens to the curve given in the diagram?

A) Nothing, because labor's productivity has not changed.
B) There will be a movement along the curve.
C) The curve shifts to the left.
D) We cannot answer the question without knowing if Becca would want to hire more workers.
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The marginal product of labor is the increase in output as a result of hiring an additional worker while the marginal revenue product of labor is the increase in profit as a result of hiring an additional worker.
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Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the quantity of labor and marginal revenue product of labor that will maximize the profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) 2; $160 B) 3; $340 C) 2; $680 D) 3; $140 Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the quantity of labor and marginal revenue product of labor that will maximize the profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) 2; $160
B) 3; $340
C) 2; $680
D) 3; $140
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is Hotspur's profit maximizing quantity of labor?</strong> A) 2 workers B) 3 workers C) 5 workers D) 6 workers Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is Hotspur's profit maximizing quantity of labor?

A) 2 workers
B) 3 workers
C) 5 workers
D) 6 workers
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Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. If the wage rate is $20, how many workers should Becca hire?</strong> A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. If the wage rate is $20, how many workers should Becca hire?

A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 3
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Which of the following is not held constant along a firm's demand curve for labor?</strong> A) the quantity of other inputs used by the firm B) the wage rate C) changes in technology D) the price of the product produced by the firm Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Which of the following is not held constant along a firm's demand curve for labor?

A) the quantity of other inputs used by the firm
B) the wage rate
C) changes in technology
D) the price of the product produced by the firm
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An increase in the supply of capital, which is a complement to labor, will lead to

A) a decrease in the quantity of labor demanded.
B) an increase in the demand for labor.
C) a decrease in the demand for labor.
D) an increase in the quantity of labor demanded.
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Which of the following factors will not cause the labor demand curve to shift?

A) increases in human capital
B) changes in technology
C) change in the price of the product produced with labor
D) the wage rate
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If the last worker hired produces four units of output per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) lay off some workers.
C) hire another worker.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour. Assume that labor is the only input. If hiring another worker would increase output by four units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
B) hire the extra worker.
C) layoff some workers.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
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Labor demand is considered a derived demand because producers do not demand labor for itself but only because labor is used to produce output that consumers desire.
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of revenue added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?</strong> A) $1,200 B) $7,200 C) 15 microwaves D) 90 microwaves Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of revenue added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?

A) $1,200
B) $7,200
C) 15 microwaves
D) 90 microwaves
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Technological advancements that increase labor's productivity shift the labor supply curve to the right.
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Table 17-3
<strong>Table 17-3   Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces. Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of profit added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?</strong> A) $7,200 B) $1,200 C) $800 D) $400 Hotspur Incorporated, a manufacturer of microwave ovens, is a price taker in its input and output markets. The firm hires labor at a constant wage rate of $800 per week and sells microwave ovens at a constant price of $80. Table 17-3 shows the relationship between the quantity of labor it hires and the quantity of microwave ovens it produces.
Refer to Table 17-3. What is the amount of profit added as a result of hiring the fourth worker?

A) $7,200
B) $1,200
C) $800
D) $400
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Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) $140; 2 B) $160; 2 C) $140; 3 D) $180; 1 Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of profit Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) $140; 2
B) $160; 2
C) $140; 3
D) $180; 1
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Figure 17-2 <strong>Figure 17-2   Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets. Refer to Figure 17-2. If Becca can sell her bracelets at $3 each, what is the marginal product of the 4th worker?</strong> A) $36 B) 12 bracelets C) 36 bracelets D) $144 Figure 17-2 shows the marginal revenue product for Becca's Baubles, a producer of hand-beaded bracelets.
Refer to Figure 17-2. If Becca can sell her bracelets at $3 each, what is the marginal product of the 4th worker?

A) $36
B) 12 bracelets
C) 36 bracelets
D) $144
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The market demand curve for labor

A) is determined by adding up the quantity of labor demanded by each firm at each wage, holding constant the other variables that affect the willingness of firms to hire workers.
B) is the same as the market demand curve for the product labor produces because it is a derived demand.
C) is determined by adding up the demand for labor by each firm at each wage, holding constant the other variables that affect the willingness of firms to hire workers.
D) is perfectly inelastic because there is a finite number of workers in the market for labor.
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An increase in a perfectly competitive firm's demand for labor could be caused by

A) a decrease in the market wage rate.
B) an increase in the amount of human capital among the labor force.
C) an increase in the supply of labor.
D) a decrease in the market price of the product the firm produces.
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Table 17-4
<strong>Table 17-4   Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively. Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of revenue Apple would earn from selling iPods?</strong> A) $180; 1 B) $140; 2 C) $120; 2 D) $120; 4 Table 17-4 lists data for the production of Apple iPods. Apple is assumed to be a price maker, so to increase its sales of iPods the firm must lower its price. MPL and MRPL refer to the marginal product of labor and the marginal revenue product of labor, respectively.
Refer to Table 17-4. What are the price and quantity of workers that result in the maximum amount of revenue Apple would earn from selling iPods?

A) $180; 1
B) $140; 2
C) $120; 2
D) $120; 4
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