In each of the following four cases, MRP L and MRP C refer to the marginal revenue products of labor and capital, respectively, and P L and P C refer to their prices. Indicate in each case whether the conditions are consistent with maximum profits for the firm. If not, state which resource(s) should be used in larger amounts and which resource(s) should be used in smaller amounts.
a. MRPL = $8; PL = $4; MRPC = $8; PC = $4
1. These conditions are consistent with maximum profits for the firm.
–True or False
2. Which resource should be used in larger and/or smaller amounts?
Select one:
-Use less of both
-Conditions are already consistent
-Use more of both
-Use less labor and more capital
-Use more labor and less capital
b. MRPL = $10; PL = $12; MRPC = $14; PC = $9
1. These conditions are consistent with maximum profits for the firm.
–True or False
2. Which resource should be used in larger and/or smaller amounts?
Select one:
-Use less of both
-Conditions are already consistent
-Use more of both
-Use less labor and more capital
-Use more labor and less capital
c. MRPL = $6; PL = $6; MRPC = $12; PC = $12
1. These conditions are consistent with maximum profits for the firm.
–True or False
2. Which resource should be used in larger and/or smaller amounts?
Select one:
-Use less of both
-Conditions are already consistent
-Use more of both
-Use less labor and more capital
-Use more labor and less capital
d. MRPL = $22; PL = $26; MRPC = $16; PC = $19
1. These conditions are consistent with maximum profits for the firm.
–True or False
2. Which resource should be used in larger and/or smaller amounts?
Select one:
-Use less of both
-Conditions are already consistent
-Use more of both
-Use less labor and more capital
-Use more labor and less capital