When we solve the firm's dual production problem (i.e., maximize output subject to a cost constraint) by the method of Lagrange multipliers, the optimal value of the Lagrange multiplier equals the:

A) marginal product per unit cost of each variable input.
B) marginal product of capital.
C) marginal product of labor.
D) marginal cost of production.


A

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