On a max-type difference equation (Q5920480)

The authors study the solutions of \[ x_{n+1} = \max\left\{{{1}\over{x_n}},Ax_{n-1}\right\},\quad n\in N_0,\quad A\in \mathbb R; \] the initial conditions \(x_{-1}\) and \(x_0\) are non-zero real numbers. The cases \(A<0\) and \(A>0\) are discussed separately. Each case has several sub-cases according to the possible sign combinations for the initial conditions. Additional conditions on \(A\) are considered.