EBK PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
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Chapter 18, Problem 1CQQ
To determine
The competitive firm hiring labor.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1CQQ
Option ‘c’ is the correct answer.
Explanation of Solution
Option (c):
The share of national income paid to a worker against owners of capital and land is nearly 65%. Thus, option ‘c’ is correct.
Option (a)
The given amount of share is less than the actual share. Therefore, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option (b)
The given amount of share is less than the actual share. Hence, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option (d)
The given amount of share is greater than the actual share. Therefore, option ‘d’ is incorrect.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
National income: National income refers to the sum of all the income received within a given period of time.
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