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Does the direct image functor on sheaves reflect epimorphisms?

Let $f:X\to Y$ be a morphism of schemes, and let $f_*:\mathbf{Sh}(X)\to\mathbf{Sh}(Y)$ be the direct image functor. Does $f_*$ reflect epimorphisms? That is, suppose ...
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Does the inclusion from affine schemes into schemes preserve pushouts?

Let $K$ be a field. What is an example of two $K$-algebra morphisms $R\to T$ and $S\to T$ such that $\operatorname{Spec}(R\times_T S)$ is not the pushout of the diagram $$ ...
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Property kept under base change and composition is preserved by products

The following is true? Why? Let $P$ be a property of morphisms preserved under base change and composition. Let $X\to Y$ and $X'\to Y'$ be morphisms of $S$-schemes with property $P$. Then the unique ...
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Basic definition of Inverse Limit in sheaf theory / schemes

I read the book "Algebraic Geometry" by U. Görtz and whenever limits are involved I struggle for an understanding. The application of limits is mostly very basic, though; but I'm new to the concept of ...
3
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1answer
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Does the functor of points commutes with inverse limits?

A scheme $X$ defines a (covariant) functor from commutative rings to sets by $A\mapsto X(A)=Mor(SpecA,X)$ Does this functor commutes with inverse limits? It does when $X$ is affine, but I can't see ...
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For which categories is the Hom functor left exact?

Sorry for this silly question but I can't find a reference. Let $\mathcal C$ be a preadditive category and $A\in \mathcal C$ an object. Under what conditions (on $\mathcal C$) can one say that the ...
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On limits, schemes and Spec functor

I have several related questions: Do there exist colimits in the category of schemes? If not, do there exist just direct limits? Do there exist limits? If not, do there exist just inverse limits? ...