Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation
This study presents an innovative application of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the Cobb–Douglas production function, a cornerstone of economic modeling that examines the relationship between production output and the inputs of labor and capital. This research integrates traditional optimiz...
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| description | This study presents an innovative application of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the Cobb–Douglas production function, a cornerstone of economic modeling that examines the relationship between production output and the inputs of labor and capital. This research integrates traditional optimization methods, such as partial derivatives, with evolutionary computation techniques to address complex economic constraints. The methodology demonstrates how GAs outperform classical techniques in solving constrained optimization problems, offering superior robustness, adaptability, and efficiency. Key results highlight the alignment between GA solutions and traditional Lagrangian methods while underscoring the computational advantages of GAs in navigating non-linear and multi-modal landscapes. This work serves as a valuable resource for both educators and practitioners, offering insights into the potential of GAs to enhance optimization processes in engineering, economics, and interdisciplinary applications. Visual aids and pedagogical recommendations further illustrate the algorithm’s utility, making this study a significant contribution to the computational optimization literature. Additionally, the optimization process using genetic algorithms is presented in a step-by-step manner, with accompanying visual graphs that enhance comprehension and demonstrate the method’s effectiveness in solving mathematical problems, as validated by the study’s results. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d88c3cc6aa4e403182949c2379e8190c2025-08-20T02:44:56ZengMDPI AGComputation2079-31972025-01-011322310.3390/computation13020023Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step ImplementationAli Dinc0Faruk Yildiz1Kaushik Nag2Murat Otkur3Ali Mamedov4Engineering Technology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77340, USAEngineering Technology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77340, USACollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitThis study presents an innovative application of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the Cobb–Douglas production function, a cornerstone of economic modeling that examines the relationship between production output and the inputs of labor and capital. This research integrates traditional optimization methods, such as partial derivatives, with evolutionary computation techniques to address complex economic constraints. The methodology demonstrates how GAs outperform classical techniques in solving constrained optimization problems, offering superior robustness, adaptability, and efficiency. Key results highlight the alignment between GA solutions and traditional Lagrangian methods while underscoring the computational advantages of GAs in navigating non-linear and multi-modal landscapes. This work serves as a valuable resource for both educators and practitioners, offering insights into the potential of GAs to enhance optimization processes in engineering, economics, and interdisciplinary applications. Visual aids and pedagogical recommendations further illustrate the algorithm’s utility, making this study a significant contribution to the computational optimization literature. Additionally, the optimization process using genetic algorithms is presented in a step-by-step manner, with accompanying visual graphs that enhance comprehension and demonstrate the method’s effectiveness in solving mathematical problems, as validated by the study’s results.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/13/2/23genetic algorithms (GAs)optimizationmathematical economicsCobb–Douglas production functioncomputational methodsevolutionary computation |
| spellingShingle | Ali Dinc Faruk Yildiz Kaushik Nag Murat Otkur Ali Mamedov Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation Computation genetic algorithms (GAs) optimization mathematical economics Cobb–Douglas production function computational methods evolutionary computation |
| title | Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation |
| title_full | Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation |
| title_fullStr | Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation |
| title_short | Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation |
| title_sort | solving and optimization of cobb douglas function by genetic algorithm a step by step implementation |
| topic | genetic algorithms (GAs) optimization mathematical economics Cobb–Douglas production function computational methods evolutionary computation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/13/2/23 |
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