Question 1
The curve that indicates how many workers a firm will hire at different wages is the factor's
◦ supply curve.
◦ marginal cost curve.
◦ marginal revenue product curve.
◦ marginal product curve.
Question 2
Ernie's Sushi-On-A-Stick is a perfectly competitive firm currently employing 75 workers. The marginal revenue product of the 75th worker is $9.00 per hour. The wage rate is $12.00 per hour. To increase profits, this firm should
◦ decrease employment until the
MRP of labor equals $12.00.
◦ increase employment until the
MRP of labor equals $12.00.
◦ continue hiring 75 workers because the firm earns a surplus of $3.00 on each worker hired.
◦ increase the price of sushi-on-a-stick so that the marginal revenue product increases to $12.00 per hour.