14. A firm’s production function is Q = 12*L0.5*K0.5. Input prices are $36 per labor unit and $16 per capital unit. The product’s price is P = $10. (Given: MP(L) = 6*L-0.5*K0.5; and MP(K) = 6*L0.5*K-0.5)
In the short run, the firm has a fixed amount of capital, K = 9. Calculate the firm’s profit-maximizing employment of labor. (Note: short term profit maximization condition: MPR(L) = MC(L) )
In the long run, suppose the firm could adjust both labor and capital. Calculate the least cost input proportions (i.e. K/L or L/K). (Note : In the long run the least cost input condition : MP(L)/PL = MP(K)/PK.)
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