2(a) Suppose x is a Pareto efficient allocation in which each agent holds a positive amount of each good. that preferences are convex, continuous and monotonic. Then show that x' is a Walrasian equilibrium for the initial endowments that are redistributed such that w, = x, for i = 1,...n.
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- Throughout this problem set, we will look at exchange economies with two goods and two agents. Let X = R², let u denote agent i's utility, and let wie X denote agent i's endowment. 1. Suppose u¹(x¹) = min{ri, 2} and wi = (4,8) for both agents i. (a) Argue that every Pareto optimal allocation has r≥r for both agents i. (b) Argue that every allocation z with r≥r for both agents i is Pareto optimal. (c) Draw an Edgeworth box, with a picture depicting every Pareto-optimal allocation. In this picture, also draw the endowment allocation, and draw each agent's indifference curve through the endowment. (d) Argue that, in any competitive equilibrium, the price of good 2 must be zero. (e) Find all competitive equilibria.urgently needyurt
- If an allocation is Pareto optimal and if indifference curves between the two goods have no kinks, then (Select all that applies) Group of answer choices a. two consumers who consume both goods must have the same MRS between them, but consumers may consume the goods in different ratios. b. two consumers with the same income who consume both goods must have the same MRS, but if their incomes differ, their MRSs may differ. c. any two consumers who consume both goods must consume them in the same ratio. d. for any two consumers who consume both goods, neither will prefer the other consumer’s bundle to his own. e. all consumers receive the bundle that they prefer to any other bundle the economy could produce for them.Only typed answerTwo consumers, Budi and Marry, together have 10 apples and 4 oranges. a. Draw the Edgeworth box that shows the set of feasible allocation for the two individuals and two goods b. Suppose Budi has 5 apples and 1 orange, while Marry has 5 apples and 3 oranges. Identify this allocation in the Edgeworth box c. Suppose Budi and Marry have identical utility functions and assume that this utility function exhibits positive marginal utilities for both apples and oranges and a diminishing marginal rate of substitution of apples and oranges. Could the allocation in part (b) be economically efficient?
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