A grape grower with a vineyard in the Edna Valley and in the Carneros appellation in Sonoma/Napa has a contract to produce 18 tons of pinot noir grapes for Gallo. The current allocation of the 18 tons results in a marginal cost of production in the Edna Valley vineyard of $800 (MCev = $800) and a marginal cost of production in the Carneros vineyard of $1200 (MCc = $1200). Explain whether the grower should move one ton of production from the Edna Valley to Carneros or vice versa. Make sure to provide a clear explanation of the outcome consistent with the idea of the equimarginal principle. Make sure to use the correct terms and units

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A grape grower with a vineyard in the Edna Valley and in the Carneros appellation in Sonoma/Napa has a contract to produce 18 tons of pinot noir grapes for Gallo. The current allocation of the 18 tons results in a marginal cost of production in the Edna Valley vineyard of $800 (MCev = $800) and a marginal cost of production in the Carneros vineyard of $1200 (MCc = $1200). Explain whether the grower should move one ton of production from the Edna Valley to Carneros or vice versa. Make sure to provide a clear explanation of the outcome consistent with the idea of the equimarginal principle. Make sure to use the correct terms and units.
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