a) Assume that an individual consumes two goods, and achieves the benegàby çonsuming respectively i x and x units of each of the goods. Define the terms indifference curve and budget condition, and show the consumer benefit-maximizing good combination in a chart. Explain why this one the combination solves the utility maximization problem. b) Assume that the preferences of the consumer can be expressed by the utility function x* + x, 0.5 wx),4 and that the price per unit x 1 is p =, the price per unit x 2 is 2 p = and that the income ( m) is 200. Find the consumer's optimal choice in this case.

a) Assume that an individual consumes two goods, and achieves the benegàby çonsuming respectively i x and x units of each of the goods. Define the terms indifference curve and budget condition, and show the consumer benefit-maximizing good combination in a chart. Explain why this one the combination solves the utility maximization problem. b) Assume that the preferences of the consumer can be expressed by the utility function x* + x, 0.5 wx),4 and that the price per unit x 1 is p =, the price per unit x 2 is 2 p = and that the income ( m) is 200. Find the consumer's optimal choice in this case.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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