A monopolist is currently hiring 5,000 units of labor. At this level, the margin
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Question
A monopolist is currently hiring 5,000 units of labor. At this level, the marginal revenue of output is $30, the (fixed) wage rate is $300, and the marginal product of labor is $50. In order to maximize profit, the firm should a. keep the level of employment the same because the firm is earning a profit of $100,000. b. hire more labor because the next unit of labor increase profit by $500. c. hire more labor because the next unit of labor increase profit by $200. d. hire less labor because the last unit of labor added more to total cost ($300) than to total revenue ($10).
Explanation / Answer
d. hire less labor because the last unit of labor added more to total cost ($300) than to total revenue ($10).