Suppose a firm is producing computer monitors utilizing the following technology: Q=F(K,L)=L1/3K2/3 Q – weekly output   L – labor hours     K – hours of capital use Would the firm with the above production function be able to produce monitors using only capital (no labor)?  Explain.

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Suppose a firm is producing computer monitors utilizing the following technology: Q=F(K,L)=L1/3K2/3

Q – weekly output   L – labor hours     K – hours of capital use

Would the firm with the above production function be able to produce monitors using only capital (no labor)?  Explain.

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