Practice mode Labour Market

When is the marginal revenue product of labour likely to be wage inelastic?

Correct answer A. Demand for the final product is price inelastic

Explanation

Labour demand is derived from product demand. If buyers keep purchasing despite a price rise, firms can pass on higher wages without losing much output, so hiring falls little.

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