Definition of production function
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G.J. Stigler
– the production function isthe name given to the relationshipbetween the rate of input of productiveservices & the rate of output of product.
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Prof Leontief
– a production function isthe name given to the relationshipbetween the rate of input of productiveservices & the rate of output of product.It is the economist’s summary of technological knowledge.
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Prof Watson
– production means thetransformation of inputs into outputs. The production function is the name forthe relation between the physical inputsand physical outputs of a firm. If a smallfactory produces hundred wooden chairsper eight hour shift, then its productionfunction consists of the minimumquantities of wood, glue, varnish, labourtime machine time floor sace