Marginal productA) diminishes at all levels of production.B) may initially increase, then diminish, but never become negative.C) may initially increase, then diminish, and ultimately become negative.D) is always less than average product.

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Deena Eludin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Marginal product may initially increase due to efficiencies gained from specialization and division of labor. However, as production continues to increase, it may diminish due to factors such as limited resources or overcrowding, and ultimately it can become negative when the addition of more inputs actually decreases total output.

Marginal product

A) diminishes at all levels of production.
B) may initially increase, then diminish, but never become negative.
C) may initially increase, then diminish, and ultimately become negative.
D) is always less than average product.

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