A Firm Has a Production Function F(x, Y) = 1

question 24

Multiple Choice

A firm has a production function f(x, y) = 1.80(x^0.10 + y^0.10) ² whenever x > 0 and y > 0. When the amounts of both inputs are positive, this firm has

• A) increasing returns to scale.
• B) decreasing returns to scale.
• C) constant returns to scale.
• D) increasing returns to scale if x + y > 1 and decreasing returns to scale otherwise.
• E) increasing returns to scale if output is less than 1 and decreasing returns to scale if output is greater than 1.

Interpret partnership financial statements and capital statements to extract relevant financial information.

Differentiate between various methods of settling creditors and distributing remaining assets during partnership liquidation.

Understand the differences between capitalist, socialist, and centrally planned economies.

Identify the role of government in various economic systems.

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