π (Q) = hQ2 + jQ + k  is to be used to reflect the following assumptions: (a) if nothing is produced, the profit will be negative (because of fixed c

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A quadratice profit function π (Q) = hQ2 + jQ + is to be used to reflect the following assumptions:

(a) if nothing is produced, the profit will be negative (because of fixed costs)

(b) the profit function is strictly concave.

(c) the maximum profit occurs at a positive output level Q*.

What parameter restrictions are called for?

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