The following are figures for a monopsonist employer: Number of workers Wage rate () Total cost of
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The following are figures for a monopsonist employer:
Number of workers | Wage rate (£) | Total cost of labour (£) | Marginal cost of labour (£) | Marginal revenue product (£) |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
1 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 230 |
2 | 105 | 210 | 120 | 240 |
3 | 110 | 230 | 240 | |
4 | 115 | 230 | ||
5 | 120 | 210 | ||
6 | 125 | 190 | ||
7 | 130 | 170 | ||
8 | 135 | 150 | ||
9 | 140 | 130 | ||
10 | 145 |
Fill in the missing figures for columns (3) and (4). How many workers should the firm employ if it wishes to maximise profits?
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Essential Economics For Business
ISBN: 9781292728940
7th Edition
Authors: John Sloman, Elizabeth Jones
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