Suppose at the current level of labor used, MRP = $100 and MFC = $100. To maximize profits, the firm should

A) hire more labor.
B) reduce the level of labor.
C) maintain the current level of labor.
D) shut down.


C

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A) unexploited profit opportunities will be quickly eliminated. B) unexploited profit opportunities will never exist. C) all prices can be accurately predicted. D) every financial market participant must be well informed about securities.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The goal of utilitarians is to

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