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1 Loose Ends

2 Dead Weight Loss Let Q* be the output that maximizes surplus plus profits. Let CS* and * be these profits. Let Q be any other output. Let CS and  be the surplus and profits at this other Q. DWL = CS* + * -(CS + )

3 Opportunity Cost When one considers using an asset or input for a particular use, The opportunity cost of an asset or input is its value in its best use other than the particular use being considered. EX: I worked for my Dad. The opportunity cost is the value of my labor working for the highest paying employer other than my Dad.

4 Isoquants Again Axes are quantity of input.
Qth-Isoquant is all input bundles that produce the output Q. -P2 / P1 is slope of isocost line Draw (or look at ) isoquant Draw any isocost line with slope -P2 / P1 Use drawn line as guide and visually construct parallel line that is tangent to isoquant

5 Isoquants Again and Again
Now mark the input bundle at tangency Read off the amounts of inputs 1 and 2, x1 and x2. Calculate P1 x1 + P2 x2. This is what it cost to make Q in a least cost fashion.


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