The Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution Is

question 275

Multiple Choice

The marginal rate of technical substitution is

• A)the rate at which a firm is able to substitute one input for another, while keeping total cost constant.
• B)the rate at which a firm is able to substitute one input for another, while keeping the level of output constant.
• C)the rate at which a firm is able to institute positive technological changes to its production process.
• D)the rate at whch a firm is able to increase its output by replacing labour with technology.

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Definitions:

Earnings Retention Ratio

A financial metric indicating the percentage of a company's net earnings that is not paid out as dividends, but instead retained for reinvestment.

Excluding Growth Opportunities

The omission or overlooking of potential future projects or investments that could lead to an increase in company value.

ROE

Return on Equity is a measure of a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Expected Earnings

The forecasted income of a company, often used by investors to gauge future profitability.