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Technology Adoption Decision
A textile firm has two available technologies for producing 100 meters of cloth. Technology A is labor-intensive, while Technology B is energy-intensive. Both technologies have been known for several years.
Technology Requirements:
- Technology A: Requires 4 workers and 2 tons of coal.
- Technology B: Requires 1 worker and 5 tons of coal.
Initially, the wage for a worker is £10 and the price of coal is £20 per ton. Later, market conditions change: the wage increases to £20, and the price of coal falls to £10 per ton.
Analyze this situation and explain the economic principle that would justify a firm switching from Technology A to Technology B only after the prices changed.
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