JAMB Economics 1989 Question 14

Question 14

Labour Market

The marginal theory of distribution makes an assertion that the price of any factor depends upon its marginal

  1. A.utility
  2. B.productivity
  3. C.rate of substitution
  4. D.revenue.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (productivity)

Explanation

The marginal productivity theory says a factor is paid according to the value of what the last unit of it adds to output.