A Competitive Firm Produces Its Output According to the Production

question 5

Multiple Choice

A competitive firm produces its output according to the production function y = min{x3, 1000}.Let p be the price of output, and let the price of input x be $1.The profit maximizing output for this firm is

• A)1,000 if p > 1 and 0 otherwise.
• B)10 for all p.
• C)1,000 for all p.
• D)0 if p < 1/100 and 1,000 otherwise.
• E)None of the above.

Analyze the consequences of overextraction and poorly defined property rights on resource sustainability.

Understand the implication of changes in user costs on extraction decisions and future profits.

Interpret economic data and graphs related to resource extraction costs and market conditions.

Understand the economic principles underlying fishery and forestry management and conservation.

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