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Inputs to Production: Labor, Natural Resources, and Technology
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Section 5

Capital, Productivity, and Technology

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Capital and Technology

Firms add capital to the point where the value of marginal product of capital is equal to the rental rate of capital.

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Total Factor Productivity

Total factor productivity, which captures how efficiently inputs are utilized, is a key indicator of competitiveness.

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Changes in Technology Over Time

Technological improvement improves the efficiency of production, which increases supply and lowers prices.

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