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In competitive markets the rate of return on capital equals its marginal product minus depreciation

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This statement expresses a foundational microeconomic definition of competitive capital returns from neoclassical production theory, which does not require empirical citation.

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The claim states the standard marginal productivity condition for capital rental rates under competitive market equilibrium in neoclassical economics. This is a definitional and theoretical identity taught in standard economic theory rather than an empirical hypothesis needing specific citation, making it common knowledge within the field.

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first checked04 Aug 2026

judged → COMMON KNOWLEDGE · 9504 Aug 2026

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