The explicit solution of the profit maximization problem with box-constrained inputs

In this paper we study the profit-maximization problem, considering maximum constraints for the general case of m-inputs and using the Cobb-Douglas model for the production function. To do so, we previously study the firm’s cost minimization problem, proposing an equivalent infimal convolution problem for exponential-type functions. This study provides an analytical expression of the production cost function, which is found to be a piece-wise potential. Moreover, we prove that this solution belongs to class C¹. Using this cost function, we obtain the explicit expression of maximum profit. Finally, we illustrate the results obtained in this paper with an example.