Explain the relationships between inputs and outputs.

Explanation should include

  • a definition of the law of diminishing returns
  • a description of the relationship of adding an additional unit of input and the effect on output
  • considerations related to aspects such as
    • human capital
    • equipment costs
    • land costs
    • capital investment.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is a break-even analysis, and how is it applied in agricultural production?
  • What is the law of diminishing returns?
  • How would one evaluate profit, using the formula: marginal cost = marginal revenue?