Explain why labor might not always be a variable input

What will be an ideal response?

In the real world, units of labor are not identical. Many firms employ highly specialized units of labor. Their supply might be very inelastic so that the firm cannot easily increase the amount of this type of labor.

Economics

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Refer to the above figure. Line ABCD is a(n)

A) discretionary-policy curve. B) Phillips curve. C) natural rate of unemployment curve. D) aggregate demand curve.

Economics

If Henry, a perfectly competitive lime grower in Southern California, can sell his limes at a price greater than his average total cost, Henry will

A) incur an economic loss. B) incur an accounting loss. C) have an incentive to shut down. D) make an economic profit. E) make zero economic profit.

Economics