- (10 Marks) Create and work with a function of two variables, create a linear constraint
with two variables.
NOTE: Each student must create and work with their own unique func- tions.
(a) (2 marks) Set up the Lagrangian function.
(b) (2 marks) Find the critical values of your function (including the critical value for the
Lagrangian multiplier).
(c) (2 marks) Find the maximum/minimum value of your function.
(d) (4 marks) Determine whether or not your solution is a minimum or a maximum of the
function and explain how you came to that conclusion. - (10 marks) Suppose there exists a discriminating monopolist which has the inverse
demand functions are P1 = a1 − b1Q1 and P2 = a2 − b2Q2. Find the profit function and
find an expression for the optimal value of profit in terms of a1, a2, b1 and b2. Be sure to
explain your steps as much as possible.
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