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Figure 6.5 The Shape of Isoquants Indicates the Substitutability of Inputs
(a) Relatively straight isoquants indicate that MRTSLK does not vary much along the curve. Therefore, labor and capital are close substitutes for each other.
(b) Relatively curved isoquants indicate that MRTSLK varies greatly along the curve. Therefore, labor and capital are not close substitutes for each other.