Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134489230
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 19, Problem 1SPPA
To determine

To compute:

The marginal product of the 6th farm worker and the marginal product of the 8th worker, if the price rises to $3 a bunch.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

In the labour market, an equilibrium occurs when wage rate equals value of marginal product. If the farm employs six workers, and the wage rate is $12 per hour, then the value of the marginal product of the sixth farm worker must be $12 per hour. If asparagus costs $2, then the marginal product of labour (which is the value of marginal product divided by the price) is 6 units.

If the price of asparagus rises, the farm hires two more workers, it still must be that the value of marginal product of the eighth farm worker is equal to the wage rate. So, the value of the marginal product of the eighth farm worker is $12 per hour. If asparagus costs $3, then the marginal product of labour (which is the value of marginal product divided by the price) is 4 units.

Economics Concept Introduction

Marginal product:

Marginal product is addition to total product when one more unit of labour is employed. Generally, the marginal product is positive.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Respond to Luis Rodriguez  I recommend Mrs. Ibrahim's proposal to lower interest rates as the more effective approach for fostering economic growth in Sudan. Sustainable Growth - Lowering interest rates encourages investment in productive capacity, which can lead to long-term economic growth rather than a temporary boost from cash transfers. Job Creation - This approach can create more stable employment opportunities by promoting business expansion through lower borrowing costs. Addressing Structural Issues - Lower interest rates can help address underlying structural issues in the economy, such as low production levels, by incentivizing businesses to invest in technology and infrastructure. Inflation Control - While there is a risk of inflation if appropriately managed, focusing on productive investments can help mitigate this risk compared to the potential inflationary effects of direct cash transfers. In conclusion, while both proposals have merit, Mrs. Ibrahim's approach of…
Consider the competitive market for rhodium. Assume that no matter how many firms operate in the industry, every firm is identical and faces the same marginal cost (MC), average total cost (ATC), and average variable cost (AVC) curves plotted in the following graph. 100 90 80 70 COSTS (Dollars per pound) 8 50 40 ຊ 20 10, 10 10 + MC ATC AVC Π 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 QUANTITY (Thousands of pounds) (?)
3. Uncle Mateo loves shoes and high unemployment. Uncle Mateo owns a small shoe factory in Argentina. His business is doing fairly well, especially because prices in Argentina have been falling, including the cost of labor too, since August of 2024. The date is September 1, 2024, and uncle Mateo texted you the following message in an effort to seek your advice about a new policy the government there is intending to implement to deal with high unemployment rates that started to creep up in early 2024: "Hola (hello) dear niece, As you know, prices in Argentina have been falling recently, which is great because I can now hire more people and buy material cheaper than I used to. Also, I was able to find more workers at lower pay because this unemployment rate has been rising. However, some crazy government people want to change things. I don’t know exactly how their ideas will affect me in the long run, but I am worried. They basically want to lower the unemployment rate, and I might have…
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Microeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506893
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506725
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Micro Economics For Today
Economics
ISBN:9781337613064
Author:Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher:Cengage,
Text book image
Economics For Today
Economics
ISBN:9781337613040
Author:Tucker
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Survey Of Economics
Economics
ISBN:9781337111522
Author:Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher:Cengage,
Text book image
Exploring Economics
Economics
ISBN:9781544336329
Author:Robert L. Sexton
Publisher:SAGE Publications, Inc