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The idea that the demand for car workers stems from the demand for cars is ?

Correct answer: C. derived demand

  • A. output demand
  • B. indirect demand
  • C. derived demand
  • D. the value of the marginal product of auto workers.

Explanation

The demand for labour used to produce cars depends on consumers' demand for cars. This indirect relationship is called derived demand, because firms demand workers to produce a product demanded by consumers.

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