In the isoquant/isocost diagram to the right, suppose that the firm is producing 1,000 units of output at point A using 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital. As an outside consultant, what actions would you suggest to management to improve profits? The firm can cut costs by hiring more and less Units of capital (K) 300 250- A 200- 150- 100- 50- B q=1,000 0 50 100 150 200 Units of labor (L) 250 300 a

In the isoquant/isocost diagram to the right, suppose that the firm is producing 1,000 units of output at point A using 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital. As an outside consultant, what actions would you suggest to management to improve profits? The firm can cut costs by hiring more and less Units of capital (K) 300 250- A 200- 150- 100- 50- B q=1,000 0 50 100 150 200 Units of labor (L) 250 300 a

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Author:William A. McEachern

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Chapter7: Production And Cost In The Firm

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.7P

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