Explaining the Shape of the Average Product of Labor Curve
In a model of an agricultural economy with a fixed amount of land, the curve representing the average product of labor is typically drawn as downward-sloping when plotted against the number of farmers. Explain the economic reasoning behind this shape. In your explanation, describe what happens to the average output per farmer as the number of farmers increases and why this phenomenon occurs.
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