2. Working with Numbers and Graphs Q2 The following graph depicts an orange marginal-cost curve (labeled MC) associated with a constant marginal cost of reading of $15 per hour. The graph also depicts a blue marginal-benefit curve (labeled MB) for reading. On the following graph, use the black point (plus symbol) to indicate the efficient point corresponding to an amount of reading at which the net benefits from reading are maximized. MARGINAL COST, MARGINAL BENEFIT ($ per hour of reading per week) 27 24 21 18 15 12 0 0 36 9 12 15 18 21 READING (Hours per week) 24 MC MB 27 30 MC Initial Efficient Point ☆ New Efficient Point ?

2. Working with Numbers and Graphs Q2 The following graph depicts an orange marginal-cost curve (labeled MC) associated with a constant marginal cost of reading of $15 per hour. The graph also depicts a blue marginal-benefit curve (labeled MB) for reading. On the following graph, use the black point (plus symbol) to indicate the efficient point corresponding to an amount of reading at which the net benefits from reading are maximized. MARGINAL COST, MARGINAL BENEFIT ($ per hour of reading per week) 27 24 21 18 15 12 0 0 36 9 12 15 18 21 READING (Hours per week) 24 MC MB 27 30 MC Initial Efficient Point ☆ New Efficient Point ?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter2: Choice In A World Of Scarcity

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