Labor(L) 100 100. (x) pues Concrete Glass 0 Sand (K) 0 0 Labor(L) 100 100

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Chapter13: Factor Markets: With Emphasis On The Labor Market
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The German economy produces two goods: Glass and Concrete. Both goods are produced
using Workers (L) and Sand (K). The graphs below show allocations of labor and capital to the two industries.
Solid Orange curves represent Glass isoquants, while dotted Blue curves represent Concrete isoquants.

A) Sketch the production contract curve for this economy. Explain what this represents in words. (5
Points)
B) Draw an approximation of the production possibilities frontier for this economy. Explain any curvature
or kinks (or lack thereof) (5 Points).

Labor(L)
100
100.
(x) pues
Concrete
Glass
0
Sand (K)
0
0
Labor(L)
100
100
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