When Additions of Input to a Fixed Quantity of Another

question 46

Multiple Choice

When additions of input to a fixed quantity of another input lead to progressively smaller increases in output,we say we are facing

• A)diminishing returns.
• B)negative returns.
• C)accelerating returns.
• D)decreasing production.

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