Marginal productivity theory would suggest that

A. all workers should be paid the same wage.
B. higher productivity will increase the market wage of an individual.
C. workers cannot do anything to improve their wage prospects for the future.
D. labor demand will have no impact on the wage paid.


Answer: B

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