The feasible means of converting raw inputs such as steel, labor, and machinery into an output are summarized by:
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The production function for a competitive firm is Q = K.5L.5. The firm sells its output at a price of $10, and can hire labor at a wage of $5. Capital is fixed at one unit. The maximum profits are

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The production function for a competitive firm is Q = K.5L.5. The firm sells its output at a price of $10, and can hire labor at a wage of $5. Capital is fixed at one unit. The profit-maximizing quantity of labor is

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If the production function is Q = KL and capital is fixed at 1 unit, then the marginal product of labor when L = 25 is

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Which of the following conditions is true when a producer minimizes the cost of producing a given level of output?

  • The MRTS is equal to the ratio of input prices and the marginal product per dollar spent on all inputs is equal
For a cost function C = 100 + 10Q + Q2, the marginal cost of producing 10 units of output is
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If the production function is Q = K.5L.5 and capital is fixed at 1 unit, then the average product of labor when L = 25 is

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You are an efficiency expert hired by a manufacturing firm that uses K and L as inputs. The firm produces and sells a given output. If w = $40, r = $100, MPL = 4, and MPK = 40 the firm:

  • Should use more K and less L to cost minimize

The production function for a competitive firm is Q = K.5L.5. The firm sells its output at a price of $10, and can hire labor at a wage of $5. Capital is fixed at 25 units. The profit-maximizing quantity of labor is

  • None of the statements associated with this question are correct

You are an efficiency expert hired by a manufacturing firm that uses K and L as inputs. The firm produces and sells a given output. If w = $40, r = $100, MPL = 20, and MPK = 40 the firm:

  • Should use more L and less K to cost minimize
If a firm’s production function is Leontief and the wage rate goes up the
  • Cost minimizing combination of capital and labor does not change

Suppose the production function is given by Q = 3K + 4L. What is the average product of capital when 5 units of capital and 10 units of labor are employed?

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Suppose the production function is given by Q = 3K + 4L. What is the marginal product of capital when 5 units of capital and 10 units of labor are employed?

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