Microeconomics
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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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