When market wages increase in a perfectly competitive market, then
A) the marginal factor cost increases.
B) the marginal product increases.
C) the marginal factor cost decreases.
D) the marginal product decreases.
Answer: A
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a. d and e. b. the supply curve of labor is relatively flat. c. offering a wage lower than the market wage means having no workers. d. the employer faces the market supply curve. e. the firm does not take the wage as given.
A market has four individuals, each considering buying a grill for his backyard. Assume that grills come in only one size and model. Abe considers himself a grill-master, and finds a grill a necessity, so he is willing to pay $400 for a grill. Butch is a meat-lover, honing his grilling skills, and is willing to pay $350 for a grill. Collin just met the girl of his dreams, and she loves a good grilled steak, so in his effort to impress her he is willing to pay $320 for a grill. Daniel loves grilled shrimp and thinks it might be cheaper in the long run if he buys a grill instead of eating out every time he wants grilled shrimp, so he is willing to pay $200 for a grill.
If the market price of grills is $300, given the scenario described, the total consumer surplus would be: A. $1,070. B. $170. C. $200. D. None of these is true.