How Do Diminishing Returns Affect the Shape of the Production

question 50

Multiple Choice

How do diminishing returns affect the shape of the production function?

• A) The production function becomes flatter as more of an input is used.
• B) The production function becomes convex.
• C) The production function is downward- sloping.
• D) The slope of the production function increases as more of an input is used.

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