Use B as the Exponent for Physical Capital, and C

question 105

Multiple Choice

Use b as the exponent for physical capital, and c as the exponent for human capital. Assume that b = 0.25 and c = 0.60. Further assume that per person income of a rich country is 10 times that of a poor country.
-Refer to the information above.What is the approximate value of the multiple of combined physical and human capital that the rich country must have in order to produce 10 times the output per person of the poor country?

• A)12
• B)25
• C)100
• D)1000

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Definitions:

Annual Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue in a fiscal year.

Tax Rate

The segment of an individual's or corporate's earnings or profits that is taxed.

Net Working Capital

Net working capital is a measure of a company's liquidity, calculated as the difference between its current assets and current liabilities.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a business to be sold or used in production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.