Practice mode Income Inequality

Computer spreadsheets have raised the productivity of accountants. What effect will this have?

Correct answer C. The demand curve for accountants will shift to the right, since the productivity of accountants has increased

Explanation

Labour demand reflects the value of each worker's marginal product. Technology that raises accountants' marginal product increases the value they create, shifting the demand curve rightwards.

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