Jump to content

2-arguments function derived from 6 conditions

Featured Replies

Hello,

I need to find a two-arguments function u(x,y) which satisfies six constraints on its derivatives.

 

1&2: On the first derivatives:

du/dx>0 for all x & du/dy>0 for all y (so u is increasing in x and y)

 

3&4: On the second derivatives:

d²u/dx²<0 for all x & d²u/dy²<0 for all y (so u is concave in x and y)

 

5&6: On the crossed derivatives:

d²u/dxdy<0 for all x+y<theta (or at least y<theta) & d²u/dxdy>0 for all x+y>theta (or at least y>theta) (theta is a threshold)

 

I found one specific function that satisfies those conditions: u(x,y)=xy+1-exp(theta-x-y)

 

But I don't think this is the only one. I would like to find the most general function that satisfies those six conditions. The best would be that this specific function that I found, belong to a pretty well-known category of functions. Don't know if it is possible. Maybe Weibull functions? Did not try yet.

Could you help me please?

 

Thanks a lot

 

GreenZorg


sorry I forgot to say that x and y are quantities so they are positive. As a matter of fact, theta is positive too

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.