2. Suppose the production function of a firm is given by f (x₁, x2) : = 2x1 + 4x2. (a) Calculate the conditional demand functions of the firm assuming w₁ = 2, w₂ = 3, and y = 8. (b) Calculate the minimum cost of the firm to produce 8 units of the good when w₁ = 2 and w2 = 3.

2. Suppose the production function of a firm is given by f (x₁, x2) : = 2x1 + 4x2. (a) Calculate the conditional demand functions of the firm assuming w₁ = 2, w₂ = 3, and y = 8. (b) Calculate the minimum cost of the firm to produce 8 units of the good when w₁ = 2 and w2 = 3.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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