Practice mode Labour Market

Up to what point will a profit-maximising firm employ labour?

Correct answer B. Marginal revenue product = marginal cost of labour

Explanation

Hiring another worker is profitable while the revenue that worker generates exceeds what they add to costs. Profit peaks where marginal revenue product equals the marginal cost of labour.

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