Imagine yourself to be the owner of a large tract of agricultural land. You want the land to be productive but then you have no idea how to farm. A landless farmer approached you, and discussed with you the possibilities of him tilling your farm. What kind of economic/financial arrangement do you think would be appropriate so that both of you benefits from the relations? Possible arrangements include: A. Employment of the farmer to be paid a fixed monthly wage B. Proportionate sharing of costs and profit C. Landowner bears all costs of farming implements and gets a bigger share of the profits D. Other options. Please elaborate your answer

Imagine yourself to be the owner of a large tract of agricultural land. You want the land to be productive but then you have no idea how to farm. A landless farmer approached you, and discussed with you the possibilities of him tilling your farm. What kind of economic/financial arrangement do you think would be appropriate so that both of you benefits from the relations? Possible arrangements include: A. Employment of the farmer to be paid a fixed monthly wage B. Proportionate sharing of costs and profit C. Landowner bears all costs of farming implements and gets a bigger share of the profits D. Other options. Please elaborate your answer

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter17: Production And Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

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