5. This is the sequel to a question on the previous P-set that used this aggregate production function Y = A x VK x VL For this entire problem assume A = 2. Fill in the table below showing the marginal product of labor (MPL) for each level of capital and labor. MPL when K = 3 MPL when K = 5 4 7 What is the MPL when K = 3 and L = 7?

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5. This is the sequel to a question on the previous P-set that used this
aggregate production function
Y = A x VK x VL
For this entire problem assume A = 2. Fill in the table below showing the marginal product of labor (MPL) for
each level of capital and labor.
MPL when K = 3
MPL when K = 5
4
6.
7
What is the MPL when K = 3 and L = 7?
Transcribed Image Text:5. This is the sequel to a question on the previous P-set that used this aggregate production function Y = A x VK x VL For this entire problem assume A = 2. Fill in the table below showing the marginal product of labor (MPL) for each level of capital and labor. MPL when K = 3 MPL when K = 5 4 6. 7 What is the MPL when K = 3 and L = 7?
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Given production function 

Y=A×K×L            

For A=2 and K=3

Y(L)=23×L                ... (1)

For A=2 and K=7

Y(L)=25×L                ... (2)

 

 

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