Suppose a competitive firm is paying a wage of $12 an hour and sells its product at $3 per unit. Assume that labor is the only input. If the last worker hired increases output by three units per hour, then to maximize profits the firm should
A) hire additional workers.
B) not change the number of workers it currently hires.
C) lay off some of its workers.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.
C
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A) A risk-neutral individual is more likely to invest than a risk-averse individual. B) A risk-neutral individual is more likely to invest than a risk-loving individual. C) A risk-neutral individual is more less likely to invest than a risk-averse individual. D) Not enough information.
The quantity of a good demanded tends to increase as its price falls because: a. a decrease in price shifts the demand curve to the right
b. a decrease in price shifts the demand curve to the left. c. a decrease in price shifts the supply curve to the right. d. a decrease in price leads consumers to substitute toward this now relatively cheaper product.