(Answered) If in the short run, the production function is decreasing as more workers are hired, then the…

➤ How does a negative marginal product affect firm output and costs?
A negative marginal product reduces total output and raises average cost per unit. Firms face higher labor costs with less output, which squeezes profit margins. Managers should calculate marginal and average products to identify efficiency loss, and adjust labor or capital use to restore positive marginal returns.