A Recent Flood in the Midwest Has Destroyed Much of the Farmland

question 18

Essay

A recent flood in the Midwest has destroyed much of the farmland that lies in fertile regions near the rivers. Describe the effect of the flood on the marginal productivity of land, labor, and capital. How would the flood affect the price of inputs? Provide some examples.

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Definitions:

Standard

A recognized level of quality or attainment that is used as a benchmark for comparison.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected amount of materials needed for production and the actual amount used, affecting production costs.

Standard

Typically refers to an accepted level of quality or achievement that is used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and are an integral part of the finished product.