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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:

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often expressed as the ratio of outputs to inputs in the production process.

Wage

The fixed regular payment, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially for manual or unskilled work.

Leisure Time

Leisure time is the period when an individual is not engaged in compulsory activities like work or domestic chores, allowing for relaxation, hobbies, and personal interests.

Value

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something, often measured in terms of money, cultural significance, or utility.