A Firm's Optimal Input Proportions May Change If

question 231

Multiple Choice

A firm's optimal input proportions may change if

• A)input prices change.
• B)the relative marginal productivities of the inputs change.
• C)the firm's optimal output level changes.
• D)All of the responses are correct.

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