The Theory of Production Quiz
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What does production in economics refer to?

  • Transformation of inputs into outputs (correct)
  • Acquisition of raw materials
  • Marketing of goods and services
  • Distribution of final products
  • What does the Law of Variable Proportions/Law of Diminishing Returns state?

  • When one factor is increased, the marginal and average product increase indefinitely
  • When one factor is increased keeping others fixed, the marginal and average product eventually declines (correct)
  • When one factor is increased, all other factors increase proportionally
  • When one factor is increased, the total product remains constant
  • What happens to the marginal and average product as per the Law of Variable Proportions?

  • They decrease initially and then increase
  • They increase indefinitely when one factor is increased
  • They eventually decline when one factor is increased (correct)
  • They remain constant when one factor is increased
  • According to the Law of Variable Proportions, what happens when one factor is increased while keeping others fixed?

    <p>The marginal and average product eventually declines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Law of Variable Proportions also known?

    <p>Law of Diminishing Returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does production in economics refer to?

    <p>Transformation of inputs into outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the output when the quantities of a variable factor are increased to a fixed factor?

    <p>Increase in output to a point beyond which it eventually declines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stages are there in the Law of Variable Proportions?

    <p>Three stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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