MARKET WAGE RATE

The following chart provides information on

 

a firm that hires labor competitively and sells

 

its product in a competitive market.

 

Units of Labor

Total Output

Product Price

 

1

14

$5

 

2

26

$5

 

3

37

$5

 

4

46

$5

 

5

53

$5

 

6

58

$5

a. How many units of labor would be employed if the market wage rate were $40? Why?

b. What would happen to employment if the wage rate rose to $50? Explain your answer.
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