A Decrease in the Productivity of a Factor of Production

question 55

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the productivity of a factor of production will

• A) shift its marginal revenue product curve to the right.
• B) shift its marginal revenue product curve to the left.
• C) cause a firm to move down the marginal revenue product curve.
• D) cause a firm to move up the marginal revenue product curve.

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Definitions:

Interest Paid

The total amount of interest expenses a borrower has paid over a certain period to lenders for the use of borrowed funds.

Dividends Paid

The part of a corporation's profits paid out to its shareholders, typically as cash or more stocks.

Discount

It is a reduction from the usual cost of something, often applied to encourage early payment or to reward bulk purchases.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period of time, typically expressed in terms of an annual percentage rate.