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A Firm Hires Some Number of Custodians to Clean a Large

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A firm hires some number of custodians to clean a large warehouse. When only a few custodians are hired, they can quickly find and remove a lot of dust and debris. As the number of custodians increases, additional custodians have to go to greater lengths and spend more time to find and remove additional dust and debris. What property of production functions is relevant to the custodians' situation?


Definitions:

Potential Buyers

Individuals or organizations that have the interest and ability to purchase goods or services but have not yet made a transaction.

Additional Work

Tasks or assignments added beyond the original scope or requirements, often resulting in extra costs or extended timelines.

Marginal Cost

The rise in overall expenses due to the production of an additional unit.

Marginal Benefit

The extra pleasure or benefit derived from consuming an additional unit of a product or service.

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