An increase in the productivity of labor induces
A) an increase in the demand for labor.
B) an increase in the cost of labor.
C) a firm to hire fewer workers since fewer workers are needed with the increase in productivity.
D) a firm to offer a higher wage for workers since the workers are now more productive.
Answer: A
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