In order to study labor markets more easily, we make which of the following assumptions about firms? (i) Firms sell their products in competitive markets. (ii) Firms buy their inputs in competitive markets. (iii) Firms maximize profits. (iv) Firms maximize revenues
a. (iii) only
b. (i) and (iii) only
c. (i), (ii), and (iii) only
d. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
c
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Abe can catch 15 pounds of fish an hour or pick 30 pounds of fruit an hour. He works an 8-hour day, spending 5 hours picking fruit and 3 hours catching fish. Calculate Abe's opportunity cost of a pound of fruit
A) 6 minutes B) 3 hours a day C) 2 pounds of fish D) 0.5 pounds of fish
Other things equal, the supply of labor will be lower to a job that
a. offers less strenuous physical activity b. requires a supervisor to closely monitor employee performance c. allows for flexible work schedules d. offers free room and board e. is exciting due to slightly elevated risk
Suppose that personal income is $250 billion. Furthermore, assume that retained corporate earnings are $2 billion, social security taxes are $15 billion, social security benefit checks equal $16 billion, the capital consumption allowance is $32 billion, and corporate taxes amount to $40 billion. What will be the value of net national product in this country?
a. $209 billion b. $219 billion c. $283 billion d. $291 billion e. $323 billion
Every week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics produces data on unemployment
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false