Suppose QF = min (LF/2 , KF),
QC = min (Kc/2, LC), L = L* = K =
1 and K* = 2
Which sector is labor intensive?
The answer is F, because LF / KF = 2 > 1/2
= LC / KC
How can I get the answer?
As the production functions are L-shaped, the equilibrium/optimal solution will be at the corners of those L-curves, irrespective of the slope of isocost line. The corresponding graphs are also shown.
For the production function be , the corners will be at where or .
For the production function , the corners will be at where or .
Hence, sector F is labor intensive as the capital labor ratio is less there.
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