Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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What does a production function indicate?

A

how much output is produced by input
input=independent variable=argument

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2
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What factors determine production?

A

employees, machinery, land ownership, raw materials

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3
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What is z in a function?

A

z= dependent variable
it is the assigned variable for a function with 2 variables or a pair of numbers (x,y)
z=f(x,y)

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4
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What is an intersection curve (intersections)?

A

A section through a 3D space for functions with two independent variables

Vertical intersection (x or y plane)
Horizontal intersection (z plane)
z=f(x,y)

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5
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What do the variables of a production function represent?

A

X=employees
Y= machines
Z=output

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6
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What is a contour line?

A

Horizontal intersection in the z plane. It indicates the different combinations of employees and machines for a certain output

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7
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What is a partial derivative?

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When one independent variable is assumed to be a constant

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8
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What is the derivative of ln (u)?

A

Uā€™/U

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9
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What is a direct second order partial derivative?

A

fxx and fyy

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10
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What is a mixed second order partial derivative

A

fxy and fyy

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12
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When is optimization used in math?

A

To determine extreme points (min/max) in multivariable functions

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13
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What must be considered in optimization problems?

A

The constraint

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14
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When do you have a max during optimization?

A

fxx (x0,y0) <0 ,fyy (x0,y0) <0 and fxx(x0,y0) *fyy (x0,y0) > fxy (x0,y0)^2

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15
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When do you have a min during optimization?

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fxx (x0,y0)>0 ,fyy (x0,y0) >0 and fxx(x0,y0) *fyy (x0,y0) > fxy (x0,y0)^2

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16
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How do you find critical point in optimization?

A

fx (x0,y0)=0
fy (x0,y0)=0

17
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When do you have a saddle point?

A

fx=fy=0
And
fxx*fyy<fxy^2

18
Q

When to use system of equations?

A

When you have 2 equations with 2 unknowns

19
Q

In business, what do you look for to maximize in optimization?

A

When you look for max profit, production level, benefits

20
Q

In business, what do you look for to minimize in optimization?

A

Minimal costs

21
Q

What are restrictions called in business math?

A

Constraints

22
Q

What are the formulas to find max and min in optimization with constraints?

A

max f(x,y) subject to g(x,y)=c
min f(x,y) subject to g(x,y)=c

C is real number