An increase in total factor productivity
A)changes neither the slope nor the position of the production function.
B)changes both the slope and the position of the production function.
C)changes the position but not the slope of the production function.
D)keeps the marginal product of labour constant.
E)changes the slope but not the position of the production function.

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An increase in total factor productivity enhances the efficiency with which inputs are used, thus increasing output for any given level of inputs. This shifts the production function upward and changes its slope, indicating higher productivity.

An Increase in Total Factor Productivity