A. Labour and capital are close substitutes
B. Labour costs are only a small proportion of total costs
C. Demand for the final product that the labour produces is elastic
D. A large quantity of unemployed labour is available in the economy
Correct Answer:
Option B – Labour costs are only a small proportion of total costs
Explanation
When specialised labour or capital is needed, then the demand for labour will be more inelastic with respect to the wage rate.