nature of returns of scale
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Consider the production function Q=100L^.5K^.4. Suppose L=1 and K=1 so that Q=100.
If L is increased 1 percent, that is to L=1.01 with the capital unchanged, what is the resulting percentage increase in output?
Describe the nature of returns of scale for this production function.
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Q=100L^0.5K^0.4 L=1, K=1 Q=1
Now if L=1.01
we have Q=100*1.01^0.5*1^0.4=100.499
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