Gabriel's wage is $30 per hour, and he works 50 hours a week, which is his optimal labor supply at that wage. His marginal utility of one hour of leisure is equal to the:

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The marginal utility of one hour of leisure for Gabriel is equal to the marginal utility he gets from $30 worth of goods because he is at his optimal labor supply. This means he has balanced the utility gained from working an additional hour (and earning $30) with the utility lost from having one less hour of leisure.

Gabriel's Wage Is $30 Per Hour, and He Works 50