Distinguish between the following and show their importance in production theory emphatically a. Short run and long run b. Variable input and fixed input

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Q: Elaborate the "concept of homogeneity and Returns to Scale. Mathematically prove the following…

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Q: What is the difference between short-run and long-run in production theory?  *Explain thoroughly*

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Q: In the short run, a tool manufacturer has a fixed amount of capital. Labor is a variable input. The…

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Q: a) Explain what is meant by the terms marginal cost and decreased cost in production theory, and…

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Q: In the production process, both the average product and marginal product of the variable input rise…

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Q: Explain the difference between the short and the long run in production

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