Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Long-run costs and economies of scale

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

In 2004, union officials and businessmen in Argentina agreed to raise the minimum wage from 350 to 450 pesos. Under what conditions would this increase lead to higher employment?

  • AInvestment increases at a more rapid rate than consumption.
  • BLabour and product markets are competitive.
  • CThe higher wage rate produces a proportionately greater rise in labour productivity.
  • DThe minimum wage is set above the equilibrium level.

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