What term describes the rate at which a firm can replace labour with capital while keeping output unchanged?

Correct answer B. Marginal rate of factor substitution

Explanation

Moving along an isoquant, the marginal rate of factor (technical) substitution measures how much of one input can replace another with output held constant; it equals the ratio of the inputs' marginal products.

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