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- Is it rational for a firm to hire the 3rd worker? Why and Why not? Is it rational for a firm to hire the 4th worker ? Why and why not? Graph the TP, MP and AP Schedule.why is 1-l1 hours worked and not just l1 as it states in the questionWhich individual is out of the labor force? John is without a job, is able to work, but is not actively looking for work. Matthew is working 40 hours per week. Mary is without a job, is able to work, and is actively looking for work. Emily is working 6 hours per week.
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