Microeconomic Theory: Production Functions
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What does it mean when $MPL1 < MPL2$?

  • It signifies a constant marginal physical product
  • By adding the next unit of labor, the increase in total production is negative
  • By adding the next unit of labor, the increase in total production is higher than before (correct)
  • By adding the next unit of labor, the increase in total production is lower than before (but total production is still increasing)
  • What is the formula for marginal physical product of labor?

  • $MPL = \frac{Q}{K}$
  • $MPL = \frac{Q}{L}$
  • $MPL = \frac{\partial Q}{\partial L}$ (correct)
  • $MPL = \frac{\partial Q}{\partial K}$
  • What does a diminishing marginal physical product imply?

  • The marginal physical product is decreasing (correct)
  • The marginal physical product is increasing
  • The marginal physical product is constant
  • The marginal physical product is negative
  • What is the formula for average product of fixed capital?

    <p>$APC = \frac{Q}{K}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does $MPL < 0$ indicate?

    <p>$MPL$ has become negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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