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Marginal Revenue Product (MRP) represents the additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor of production. It's a key concept in labor economics and production theory that helps determine optimal resource allocation.
The calculator uses the MRP formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how much additional revenue is generated by the output of one additional unit of input (labor, capital, etc.).
Details: MRP is crucial for businesses to determine the optimal number of workers to hire, set appropriate wage rates, and make efficient production decisions. It helps maximize profitability by ensuring the cost of additional inputs doesn't exceed the revenue they generate.
Tips: Enter the marginal product (additional units produced by one more input) and marginal revenue (additional revenue per unit sold). Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's the difference between MRP and VMP?
A: MRP uses marginal revenue while VMP (Value of Marginal Product) uses product price. In perfect competition, MRP = VMP since price equals marginal revenue.
Q2: How is MRP used in hiring decisions?
A: Businesses should hire workers up to the point where MRP equals the wage rate. Hiring beyond this point would cost more than the revenue generated.
Q3: Can MRP be negative?
A: Yes, if additional inputs actually decrease total output or if marginal revenue is negative due to price reductions needed to sell more units.
Q4: How does MRP relate to demand for factors?
A: The MRP curve represents the demand curve for a factor of production - as price decreases, firms will demand more of the factor.
Q5: What factors affect MRP?
A: Technology, worker skills, capital equipment, market demand for the product, and the price elasticity of demand for the product all influence MRP.