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Suppose there are three power-generating plants, each of which has access to 5 different production processes. The table below summarizes the cost of each production process and the corresponding number of tons of smoke emitted each. Suppose there are three power-generating plants, each of which has access to 5 different production processes. The table below summarizes the cost of each production process and the corresponding number of tons of smoke emitted each.     It would cost Firm X ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 3 tons, and ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 2 tons. A) $14; $25 B) $14; $16 C) $16; $25 D) $30; $55  
It would cost Firm X ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 3 tons, and ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 2 tons.


Definitions:

MRP of Land

The marginal revenue product of land refers to the additional revenue earned from the use of an extra unit of land, holding other factors constant.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a resource, such as labor or capital.

Marginal Physical Product

The additional output that is produced by employing one more unit of an input, holding other inputs constant.

Substitution Effect

The economic understanding that as prices rise, or income decreases, consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

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