Microeconomics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
Microeconomics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134125756
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.1.1RQ
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Technology and technological change.

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Technology refers to the processes a firm uses to turn inputs into outputs of goods and services. On the other hand, technological change is the change in the ability of a firm to produce a given level of output with a given quantity of inputs. An example of technology involves how well mangers arrange facilities to allow cooks to quickly cook the pizza, whereas an example of a technological change involves a firm’s managers increasing production of sales by creating a training program for cooks or installing faster cooking equipment.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Technology: Technology refers to the processes a firm uses to turn inputs into outputs of goods and services.

Technological change: Technological change is the change in the ability of a firm to produce a given level of output with a given quantity of inputs.

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