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question 137

Multiple Choice

Figure 7.4 Alt text for Figure 7.4: In figure 7.4, a graph representing per-worker production functions.
Long description for Figure 7.4: The x-axis is labelled, capital per hour worked, K/L.The y-axis is labelled, real GDP per hour worked, Y/L.3 concave curves originating from 0 at the vertex are shown.5 points A ($50000, $15000) , B ($60000, $16000) , C ($70000, $16400) , D ($60000, $17000) , and E ($60000, $15000) are plotted.The curve labelled, Production function 1, passes through point E.The curve labelled, Production function 2, passes through points A, B, and C.The curve labelled, Production function 3, passes through point D.These 5 points are connected to their respective coordinates on the x-axis and y-axis with dotted lines.
-Refer to Figure 7.4.Suppose the per-worker production function in the figure above represents the production function for the Canadian economy.If Canada decided to cut its support of university research in half, this would cause a movement from

• A)B to A.
• B)B to E.
• C)B to C.
• D)B to D.
• E)D to A.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The overall income generated by a business from selling its goods or services before any costs are deducted.

Value of the Marginal Product

The additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of input, such as labor or capital.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Total Revenue

The total income received by a firm from selling its goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.