Microeconomics
Microeconomics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781319098780
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 11, Problem 2P
To determine

To Discuss:

  • The fixed and variable inputs
  • The marginal product
  • The concept of diminishing marginal utility

To Draw:

  • Total Product Curve

Concept Introduction:

  • The inputs required for production may be categorized as fixed and variable inputs. The fixed inputs are those which do not change with the level of output whereas the variable inputs are those which vary with the level of output.
  • Marginal Product means the change in output with every additional unit of input introduced.
  • Law of Diminishing Returns states that in initial stages an increase in variable input increases the marginal production up to a certain stage till where the combination of fixed and variable input is efficient after that the marginal product becomes equal and then it starts declining.

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