Which of the following is not true with regard to workers who have a high value of marginal product? These workers ?
Correct answer: C. usually have little capital with which to work
- A. have skills that are in relatively scarce supply
- B. produce output for which there is great demand
- C. usually have little capital with which to work
- D. are usually highly paid
Explanation
Workers with a high value of marginal product generally have scarce skills, produce highly demanded output, and earn high wages. Having little capital to work with is not a usual characteristic and may reduce their productivity.
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