Cobb – Douglas Production Function

This Cobb-Douglas production function is based on the empirical study of the American manufacturing industry made by Paul H. Douglas and C.W. Cobb. It is a linear homogeneous production function that considers only two inputs, labor and capital, for the total output of the manufacturing industry. The Cobb-Douglas production function … read more

Questions on Linear Programming Problem (LPP) Graphical Method

Question 1: Maximize Subject to, Ans: (60,20) and 1100 Question 2: Maximize Subject to, Ans: (4,2) and 10 Question 3: Minimize Subject to, Ans: (1,5) and 13 Question 4: Minimize Subject to, Ans: (6,12) and 240 Question 5: Minimize Subject to, Ans: (4,0) and (3,0.25) and 24 Question 6: Maximize … read more

Schumpeter’s Innovation Theory of Trade Cycle

The innovation theory of trade cycles is associated with the name of Joseph Schumpeter. Schumpeter accepts Juglar’s statement that “the cause of depression is prosperity,” and gives his own view about the originating cause of the cycle. “Innovations in the industrial and commercial organization are virtually mainly the outcome of … read more