Practice Technological Progress (4.5.1) - The Theory of the Firm under Perfect Competition
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Question 1 Easy

What impact does technological progress have on marginal cost?

💡 Hint: Think about how efficiency might affect production.

Question 2 Easy

Define supply curve.

💡 Hint: It shows how much a firm is willing to produce at various prices.

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Question 1

What happens to the supply curve when technological progress decreases marginal cost?

Shifts left
Shifts right
No change

💡 Hint: Consider how efficiency changes production capabilities.

Question 2

Is a decrease in marginal cost always beneficial for firms?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications for cost structures.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the rise of e-commerce technology affects traditional retail supply chains.

💡 Hint: Think about how having a website and online sales changes a physical store's needs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential negative effects of technology on employment in the manufacturing sector.

💡 Hint: Consider factors like efficiency vs. labor needs.

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