Multiple Choice
The widget industry is competitive. Widgets (W) are produced with skilled labor (S) such that each skilled labor produces c widgets such that W = aC. If technological progress makes skilled labor more productive, then more skilled workers will be employed
A) only when the demand for widgets is price inelastic.
B) only when the demand for widgets in price elastic.
C) no matter what the price elasticity of demand is.
D) fewer skilled workers will be employed no matter what else happens.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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