The Production Function for a Competitive Firm Is Q =

question 86

Multiple Choice

The production function for a competitive firm is Q = K^.5L^.5.The firm sells its output at a price of $10,and can hire labor at a wage of $5.Capital is fixed at one unit.The profit-maximizing quantity of labor is:

• A) 2/5.
• B) 1.
• C) 10.
• D) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The calculation used to find the present worth of a series of future cash flows by discounting them at a given interest rate, important for investment analysis.

Conservation

The practice of preserving natural resources and protecting the environment for future generations.

Monopolists

Entities that are the sole providers of a product or service in a market, allowing them to control prices.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and a homogeneous product, leading to price-taking behavior.