The following data show the total output for a firm when different amounts of labour are combined with a fixed amount of capital.Assume that the wage per unit of labour is $10 and the cost of the capital is $50.
TABLE 7-3
-Refer to Table 7-3.What is the marginal product of the 4th unit of labour hired by the firm?
Definitions:
Total Allowable Catch (TAC)
A fishery management tool that sets a cap on the total amount of a particular fish species that can be caught over a specified period.
Sustainable Levels
Levels of production, consumption, and behavior that meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ)
A fisheries management tool that allocates a certain quantity of fish that can be caught by individuals or companies.
Market Price
The present cost at which an item or service may be purchased or sold within a specific market.
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