For each of the following production functions, compute the marginal product of capital (MPK) and the marginal product of capital (MPL). a. Q = 3K0.4 + 4L0.3 || b. Q = K2/5L3/5

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For each of the following production functions, compute the marginal product of capital
(MPK) and the marginal product of capital (MPL).
a. Q = 3K0.4 + 4L0.3
b. Q = K²/5[3/5
Transcribed Image Text:For each of the following production functions, compute the marginal product of capital (MPK) and the marginal product of capital (MPL). a. Q = 3K0.4 + 4L0.3 b. Q = K²/5[3/5
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Marginal product: marginal product of input refers to the additional output produced by that input when an additional unit of that input is employed.

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To find the marginal products of inputs let us partially derivate the production function with respect to the inputs.

Q=3K0.4+4L0.3MPK=QKMPK=3×0.4K0.4-1MPK=1.2K-0.6MPK=1.2K0.6And,MPL=QLMPL=4×0.3L0.3-1MPL=1.2L-0.7MPL=1.2L0.7

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