Answer:-
The short run production function:-
- The short run production function is one in which at least is
one factor of production is thought to be fixed in supply.
- The short run production function is Law of variable
proportion.
- In the short run production Scale of production is no change in
scale of production.
- The Factor-ratio is Changes
- In the short run production function are barriers to entry and
the firms can shut down but cannot fully exit.
Also, the short run production function refer to time period, in
which the installation of new plant and machinery to increase the
production level is not possible.
The Long-run production function:-
- The Long run production function refers to that time period in
which all the inputs of the firm are variable. It can operate at
various activity levels because the firm can change and adjust all
the factors of production and level of output produced according to
the business environment.
- The Long run production function is Law of returns to
scale
- The Long run production function is Scale of production Change
in scale of production.
- The Factor-ratio is not change.
- In the Long run production function Firms are free to enter and
exit.
Also, The Long run production function is one in which the firm
has got sufficient time to instal new machinery or capital
equipment, instead of increasing the labour units. he production
function can be described as the operational relationship between
the inputs and outputs.