Introduction to production functions | APⓇ Microeconomics | Khan Academy

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Production functions describe how output is determined by various inputs. The short run is defined as the period of time in which at least one input is fixed. Anything longer than that is considered the long run.

AP(R) Microeconomics on Khan Academy: Microeconomics is the study of individual decisionmakers in an economy, such as people, households, and firms. Learn how markets work, how incentives drive decisionmaking, and how market structure influences market outcomes. We hit the traditional topics from an AP Microeconomics course, including basic economic concepts, markets, production and costs, profit maximization perfect competition, imperfectly competitive market structures, game theory, factor markets, and income inequality.

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 *Production function basics.*
00:59 *Factors of production.*
02:26 *Bread toasting example.*
03:30 *Constructing production function.*
05:28 *Short run vs. long run.*

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[sobiyeolufemi]

Thanks so much for your simple explanations and clear illustrations.

[juanitadsouza]

Honestly sir, you seem hungry cause the way you drew that slice of bread and toaster was pretty accurate! Grab a bite (this was wayyy back in the years tho)

[marcjouannet]

the existence of negative production function justifies a lump sum payment to all to ensure positive production functions

[DarthCoco]

2:15 Can't lie, that's not a bad drawing of a toaster from first sight.

[lifelonglearner]

do not watch this video when you are hungry

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Those bread toasting skills are awesome

[Robert-inxs]

How is this production function not anything more than calculating your gross revenue?

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[marcjouannet]

negative production functions should they exist print money by government paid for every good agreed by all payments

[gatlatwal]

Please help me calculate this problem

Suppose the production is given as
Q= F(56L^1/2 -12L+K^2+400)where the value of K=5unit then calculate elasticity of input at total output maximizing level of input

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