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Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

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Author:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

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Chapter8: Cost Analysis

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Recently, the Boeing Commercial Airline Group (BCAG) recorded orders for more than
15,000 jetliners and delivered more than 13,000 airplanes. To maintain its output
volume, this Boeing division combined efforts of capital and more than 90,000 workers.
Suppose the European company Airbus enjoys a similar production technology and
produces a similar number of aircraft but that labor costs (including fringe benefits) are
higher in Europe than in the United States.
o Please explain whether workers at Airbus have the same marginal product as
workers at Boeing?

Definition Definition Benefits in addition to compensation that companies give to their employees. Fringe benefits can boost morale and productivity and keep employees motivated. Companies often use fringe benefits as a competitive advantage to recruit and retain employees. Examples of fringe benefits include pensions, vacation time, tuition reimbursement, free or subsidized meals, and gym memberships.

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