Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305585126
Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 1CQQ
To determine

The competitive firm hiring labor.

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Answer to Problem 1CQQ

Option ‘c’ is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

Option (c):

The share of national income paid to a worker against owners of capital and land is nearly 65%. Thus, option ‘c’ is correct.

Option (a)

The given amount of share is less than the actual share. Therefore, option ‘a’ is incorrect.

Option (b)

The given amount of share is less than the actual share. Hence, option ‘b’ is incorrect.

Option (d)

The given amount of share is greater than the actual share. Therefore, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

National income: National income refers to the sum of all the income received within a given period of time.

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