Chapter 4: Q. 21 (page 105)
Other than the demand for labor, what would be another example of a “derived demand?”
Short Answer
The demand for labor is derived from the goods market.
Chapter 4: Q. 21 (page 105)
Other than the demand for labor, what would be another example of a “derived demand?”
The demand for labor is derived from the goods market.
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