The "Iron Logic" of Diminishing Returns in the Solow Model

question 159

Multiple Choice

The "iron logic" of diminishing returns in the Solow model means that:

• A) eventually output will cease growing even though capital is still growing.
• B) eventually capital will cease growing even though output is still growing.
• C) capital and output will continue to grow indefinitely, but at a diminishing rate.
• D) eventually capital and output both will cease growing.

Comprehend the relationship between the interest-rate cost of funds and the expected rate of return.

Identify factors that can shift the expected-rate-of-return curve and their impacts on R&D investment.

Analyze the effect of R&D expenditures on a firm’s profitability.

Distinguish between the marginal cost and the marginal benefit of R&D spending.

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