Suppose the Machine rental rate decreases from $20 per hour to $10 per hour, while the rental rate of labour remains at $30 par hour. Show using a labelled Isoquant-isocost diagram what happens (before and after) to the minimum-cost combination for producing shoes Does the production process become more or less capital intensive (i.e., higher, or lower K-L ratio)? Will the capital intensity (K-L ratio) of production change if, in addition, now the rental rate of labour decreases to $15 per hour

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Suppose the Machine rental rate decreases from $20 per hour to $10 per hour, while the rental rate of labour remains at $30 par hour. Show using a labelled Isoquant-isocost diagram what happens (before and after) to the minimum-cost combination for producing shoes

Does the production process become more or less capital intensive (i.e., higher, or lower K-L ratio)?

Will the capital intensity (K-L ratio) of production change if, in addition, now the rental rate of labour decreases to $15 per hour?

 

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