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

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

The employees of a firm did not belong to a trade union before, but they are now joining one. In which situation is this most likely to increase their wages?

  • ACapital is highly substitutable for labour.
  • BLabour costs constitute a large fraction of the firm’s costs.
  • CThe demand for the firm’s product is price-inelastic.
  • DThe firm operates in a perfectly competitive labour market.

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