If the Isoquants in an Isoquant Map Are Downward Sloping

question 121

Multiple Choice

If the isoquants in an isoquant map are downward sloping but bowed away from the origin (i.e., concave to the origin) , then the production technology violates the assumption of:

• A) technical efficiency.
• B) free disposal.
• C) diminishing marginal returns.
• D) positive average product.

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Definitions:

Reversible Figure-ground

A visual perception phenomenon where an image can be seen in more than one way, depending on which element (figure) is perceived as the focus and which as the background.

Perception

The interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment.

Stimulus Pattern

A specific arrangement of sensory inputs that is recognized by the brain and elicits a particular response.

Relative Height

A concept in visual perception referring to the way objects are viewed in relation to their surroundings, indicating depth and distance.