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Chapter 12, Problem 3P
To determine
Ways to measure the value the workers attach to a job amenity.
Concept Introduction:
Job amenity: additional features or benefits that enhances the desirability of a job
Non-wage determinants of labor supply: this is a concept that defines the number of workers that are able to work in a particular job or industry at a given wage rate.
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The following table shows the DVDS production. Study the table and answer the questions?
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1. Based on the above table, how much is the marginal product (MPL) of the 3rd labor?
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