Micro Economics For Today
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Author: Tucker, Irvin B.
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The hiring decision of a firm.
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16. Bob White argues that if his wage went up from $10/hour to $20/hour he would still be able to pay
rent and feed his family even if he worked half as many hours. So, if his wage increased he would want
to work less.
What is strange about Bob White's labor supply curve?
a. it is very elastic
b. it is very inelastic
c. it slopes down
d. it is vertical
When is an employer forced to keep the labor cost low?
A.
When the product demand is inelastic.
B.
When the employer is in a competitive product market.
C.
When the rate of unemployment is low.
D.
When certain skills are essential for production.
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Micro Economics For Today
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