With No Change in Labor Productivity, What Would Happen to the Real

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Essay

With no change in labor productivity, what would happen to the real wage rate and potential GDP if the population increased?

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Definitions:

Added Profit

The additional profit generated from an activity or investment beyond the usual or expected return.

Expected-Rate-of-Return-Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the expected return on investment and the level of investment risk.

Law of Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other variables remain at a constant.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps after dividends are paid, often used for reinvestment, paying off debt, or building reserves.