Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

Market demand curve for labour is _____.

Options:

Straight line

Upward sloping

Downward sloping

Horizontal line

Correct Answer:

Downward sloping

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Downward sloping

 

  • The market demand curve for labour represents the total quantity of labour demanded by all firms at different wage levels.
  • It is downward sloping because as wages increase, firms demand less labour (they prefer to use more capital or reduce production).
  • Conversely, as wages decrease, firms hire more workers because labour becomes cheaper.