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A craftsman builds two kinds of birdhouses,one for wrens (X1),and one for bluebirds (X2).Each wren birdhouse takes four hours of labour and four units of lumber.Each bluebird house requires two hours of labour and twelve units of lumber.The craftsman has available 60 hours of labour and 120 units of lumber.Wren houses profit $6 each and bluebird houses profit $15 each.
Use the software output that follows to interpret the problem solution.Include a statement of the solution quantities (how many of which product),a statement of the maximum profit achieved by your product mix,and a statement of "resources unused" and "shadow prices." A craftsman builds two kinds of birdhouses,one for wrens (X1),and one for bluebirds (X2).Each wren birdhouse takes four hours of labour and four units of lumber.Each bluebird house requires two hours of labour and twelve units of lumber.The craftsman has available 60 hours of labour and 120 units of lumber.Wren houses profit $6 each and bluebird houses profit $15 each. Use the software output that follows to interpret the problem solution.Include a statement of the solution quantities (how many of which product),a statement of the maximum profit achieved by your product mix,and a statement of  resources unused  and  shadow prices.


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Liquidity Preference Theory

A theory suggesting that people prefer to hold their wealth in liquid form for ease of transactions and as a precaution against uncertainty, influencing interest rates.

Demand for Money

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Liquidity Preference

The desire of consumers and businesses to hold onto cash or easily convertible assets rather than making long-term investments or transactions.

Supply and Demand

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