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For a competitive profit-maximizing firm, the value-of-the-marginal-product curve for capital is the firm's ?

Correct answer: B. demand curve for capital

  • A. supply curve of capital
  • B. demand curve for capital
  • C. production function
  • D. marginal cost curve

Explanation

A competitive firm hires capital up to the point where the value of its marginal product equals the rental price of capital. Therefore, the value-of-the-marginal-product curve shows the firm's demand for capital.

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