Describe the decision for a perfectly competitive employer in determining the profit maximizing quantity of labor to employ
The profit maximizing quantity of labor to employ exists at that quantity where the marginal revenue product of labor (MRP) equals the wage rate (W). The MRP equals the marginal product of labor multiplied by the price of the output produced. This information as well as the wage is required to decide the optimal number of workers to employ. If the MRP > W then employ more workers until they're equal.
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Rebecca can stitch 6 shirts in a day while Eliza can stitch only 5 shirts in a day. Rebecca can stitch 2 trousers in a day while Eliza can stitch 3 trousers in a day. Which of the following is true in this case?
A) Rebecca has a comparative advantage in stitching trousers. B) Eliza has an absolute advantage in stitching trousers. C) Rebecca has an absolute advantage in stitching trousers. D) Eliza has a comparative advantage in stitching shirts.
The O-ring theory places emphasis on
a. education of the labor force. b. skill complementarities. c. purchases of machinery and equipment by firms. d. none of the above.