Suppose MPL = 0.5 ∗ (q/L) and MPK = 0.5 ∗ (q/K). In the long run, the firm will hire equal amounts of capital and labor A) all of the time. B) only when w = r. C) only when w = 0.5 ∗ r. D only when w = 2 * r. E) at no point in time. .

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1) Suppose MPL = 0.5 ∗ (q/L) and MPK = 0.5 ∗ (q/K). In the long run, the firm will hire
equal amounts of capital and labor
A) all of the time.
B) only when w = r.
C) only when w = 0.5 ∗ r.
D only when w = 2 * r.
E) at no point in time. .

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