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An isoquant (derived from the Greek word 'iso' means 'equal' and 'quant' means 'quantity') is a contour line drawn through the set of points which consist of different combinations of Labour (L) and Capital (K) at which the same quantity of output is produced by changing the quantities of two or more inputs. In other words, isoquant shows all the input points required to produce same level of output. It represents the combinations of inputs that can produce same quantity of output; producers will be indifferent between them. A higher isoquant refers to a greater quantity of output and a lower one, to a smaller quantity of output. Hence it is also known as "Production indifference curve", or "Equal product curve", or "Isoproduct curve".

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How does the concept of isoquant and isocost in microeconomics can contribute to cost minimization?

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What are the conditions under which an isoquant will not be convex?

Linear isoquant [perfect substitutability of factors of production], Input-output isoquant or Leontif isoquant [no substitution or strict complementarity; only one efficient method of production] are exceptions to isoquant convexity to the origin. Kinked isoquant is of limited substitutability at kinks. But if kinks come closer and closer, it will become a smooth curve, convex to the origin.


What is the difference between a production function and an isoquant?

A Production function tells you how much output you can produce for every combination of inputs.An Isoquant is a curve that shows all possible combinations of input that yield the same output Example of production function:(Q = output L= Labor K = Capital)Q = K + 5Lfor the isoquant for example, using the production function above, we want to find which levels of input would yield Q = 2020 = K + 5Lif K = 5, then L = 3 and if K = 10, then L = 2, your output would still be the same and that's your isoquant.But for your production function your output can have different values so you'd have multiple isoquant curves and multiple isoquant curves already describe an isoquant map (Isoquant map - shows a number of isoquant curves in a single graph, describing a production function)Hope my explanation wasn't too confusing...


What is isoquant and its properties?

isoquant is the locus of the all the combination of two factorof production that yield the same level of the output


What will be the shape of an isoquant when the elasticity of substitution is infinity?

when the elasticity of substitution is infinity the isoquant will be a straight line sloping downward towards right.

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How does the concept of isoquant and isocost in microeconomics can contribute to cost minimization?

rererere


What are the conditions under which an isoquant will not be convex?

Linear isoquant [perfect substitutability of factors of production], Input-output isoquant or Leontif isoquant [no substitution or strict complementarity; only one efficient method of production] are exceptions to isoquant convexity to the origin. Kinked isoquant is of limited substitutability at kinks. But if kinks come closer and closer, it will become a smooth curve, convex to the origin.


What is the difference between a production function and an isoquant?

A Production function tells you how much output you can produce for every combination of inputs.An Isoquant is a curve that shows all possible combinations of input that yield the same output Example of production function:(Q = output L= Labor K = Capital)Q = K + 5Lfor the isoquant for example, using the production function above, we want to find which levels of input would yield Q = 2020 = K + 5Lif K = 5, then L = 3 and if K = 10, then L = 2, your output would still be the same and that's your isoquant.But for your production function your output can have different values so you'd have multiple isoquant curves and multiple isoquant curves already describe an isoquant map (Isoquant map - shows a number of isoquant curves in a single graph, describing a production function)Hope my explanation wasn't too confusing...


What is isoquant and its properties?

isoquant is the locus of the all the combination of two factorof production that yield the same level of the output


What will be the shape of an isoquant when the elasticity of substitution is infinity?

when the elasticity of substitution is infinity the isoquant will be a straight line sloping downward towards right.


What are the types of isoquants in microeconomics?

Linear Isoquant: This type assumes perfect substitutability of factors of production: a given commodity may be produced by using only capital, or only labour, or by an infinite combination of K and L.Input-Output Isoquant: This assumes strict complementarity[that is, zero substitutability] of the factors of production. The isoquant take the shape of a right angle. This type of isoquant is also called 'Leontief isoquant' after Leontief, who invented the input-output ananlysis.Kinked Isoquant: This assmes limited substitutability of K and L. There are only a few processes for producing any one commodity. Substitutability of factors is possibleonly at the kinks. This form is also called 'activity analysis-isoquant' or 'linear-programming isoquant', because it is basically used in linear programming.Smooth , Convex Isoquant: This form assumes continuous substitutability of K and L only over a certain range, beyond which factors cannot substitute each other. The isoquant appears as a smooth curve convex to the origin.


What is an isoquant and briefly explain the types of isoquant?

An isoquant is a contour line drawn through the set of points whereby the same quantity of output is produced while changing two or more inputs.In economics , an isoquant is a contour line drawn through the set of points at which the same quantity of output is produced while changing the quantities of two or more inputs


Explain the concept of ridge lines in economics?

Ridge lines is a concept in Micro Economics related to Isoquants (which shows different combination of inputs for the same level of output). However, after a certain point Isoquant begins to slope upward, if there are 2 or more isoquants then there would be similar points on the other isoquants too... on joining these points, you get the ridge lines. Note: the point from where Isoquant slopes upward is a point where the marginal product of one of the input is negative.


Does isoquant positive or negative?

An isoquant is a graph showing the same quantity of output for various combinations of inputs. Since these are all measures of quantity, they must all be positive.


How do you explain Define?

to provide an explanation of the meaning of a word or concept


What is the explanation for the concept of marginalism in economics?

consumers surplus define


From an isoquant map one can illustrate diminishing returns to production by?

Observing the slope of the isoquant as one moves outward on the labour axis but stays at the same point on the capital axis