-3A and let the cost function of the apple orchard be CA(H, A) = where H and A are the number of units of honey and apples produced, respectively. The price of honey is $7 and the price of apples is $5 per unit. Let A₁ be the output of apples if the firms operate independently, and let A₂ be the output of apples if the firms are operated by a profit-maximizing single owner. Calculate A₁ and A₂. 2.2 A₂ is equal to 2. Let the cost function of the honey farm be Cu(H, A) = 100

-3A and let the cost function of the apple orchard be CA(H, A) = where H and A are the number of units of honey and apples produced, respectively. The price of honey is $7 and the price of apples is $5 per unit. Let A₁ be the output of apples if the firms operate independently, and let A₂ be the output of apples if the firms are operated by a profit-maximizing single owner. Calculate A₁ and A₂. 2.2 A₂ is equal to 2. Let the cost function of the honey farm be Cu(H, A) = 100

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter2: Mathematics For Microeconomics

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