Standard Enterprises produces an output that it sells in a highly competitive market at a price of
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Standard Enterprises produces an output that it sells in a highly competitive market at a price of $100 per unit. Its inputs include two machines (which cost the firm $50 each) and workers, who can be hired on an as-needed basis in a labor market at a cost of $1200 per worker. Based on the following production data.
Capital | Labor | Output | MPL | APL | VMPL | Wage |
2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | 1 | 28 | ||||
2 | 2 | 52 | ||||
2 | 3 | 72 | ||||
2 | 4 | 88 | ||||
2 | 5 | 100 | ||||
2 | 6 | 108 |
- Complete the table.
- Graphically illustrate the VMPL and wage lines.
- How many workers should the firm employ to maximize its profits (illustrate on your graph)?
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