Labor and Wages
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.