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Theory of Production (1)
Theory of Production (1)
MP
Variable factor
Later, when more and more workers are added, there are
workers relative to the amount of
eventually too many _______
fixed factors.
The Law of DMP 10
Why do diminishing marginal returns occur ?
When more workers are added to a given amount of fixed
factors, the fixed factors are ________________;
more fully utilised so MP
rises initially.
The salespersons:
variable factor as more
______________
of them are needed to
persuade customers to
buy more.
MP 40 46 50 44 36 26 14
Units of
labour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MP 40 46 50 44 36 26 14
TP 40 86 136 180 216 242 256
Units of
labour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MP 40 46 50 44 36 26 14
TP 40 86 136 180 216 242 256
MP 20 15 10 18 23 35 43
MP 20 15 10 18 23 35 43
TP 20 35 45 63 86 121 164