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

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

The diagram illustrates demand for and supply of labour in the construction industry. At first, the labour market is in equilibrium at wage W1. A trade union wants a higher wage but does not want employment to fall. The union demands wage W2. The employers propose wage W3. Which policy would be most suitable for helping the trade union to achieve both of these aims?

  • Aaccept W3 and a new equilibrium F
  • Bcontinue to ask for W2 and a new equilibrium G
  • Ckeep W1 with a new equilibrium H
  • Dincrease marginal revenue productivity and a new equilibrium E

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI