An economy has production function Y = K1/2L1/2, a savings rate of 60 percent. There is no technological progress or labour force growth. The depreciation rate initially 10 percent, increases to 40 percent. There are 400 workers in this economy. When the depreciation rate is 40 percent, output will be equal to dollars.

An economy has production function Y = K1/2L1/2, a savings rate of 60 percent. There is no technological progress or labour force growth. The depreciation rate initially 10 percent, increases to 40 percent. There are 400 workers in this economy. When the depreciation rate is 40 percent, output will be equal to dollars.

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