Macroeconomics (9th Edition)
Macroeconomics (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167398
Author: Andrew B. Abel, Ben Bernanke, Dean Croushore
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 2NP

a)

To determine

The expected future marginal product of capital (in terms of dollars) for each level of capital.

b)

To determine

The user cost of capital and the desired number of fabricators.

c)

To determine

The user cost of capital and the desired number of fabricators, when rate of interest decreases from 12% to 8%.

d)

To determine

The user cost of capital and the desired number of fabricators, when 40% of tax on company’s sales revenues are applicable.

e)

To determine

The number of fabricators purchased by company when a technical innovation doubles the productivity.

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