Explain the Difference Between Diminishing Marginal Productivity and Decreasing Returns

question 17

Essay

Explain the difference between diminishing marginal productivity and decreasing returns to scale.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Liabilities

financial obligations of a company that are due more than one year in the future, including bonds payable, long-term lease obligations, and pension liabilities.

Service Department Charges

Expenses allocated to a company's operational departments that provide support or services to other internal departments rather than directly to customers.

Operating Expenses

These are costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding cost of goods sold, and may include rent, utilities, and salaries.

Departmental Expenses

Costs that are directly incurred by a specific department within an organization.