EBK MICROECONOMICS
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Author: David
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.4P
To determine
(a)
The objective function for the given problem.
To determine
(b)
The constraints for the given problem.
To determine
(c)
The exogenous variables and endogenous variables out of the given variables.
To determine
(d)
The statement for the constrained optimization problem.
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EBK MICROECONOMICS
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