A. Bundle C is preferred to Bundle A because Bundle C represents a more balanced  Bundle. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? Calculate the MRSXY between points A and B, and between points C and D. Interpret  your computed values. What assumption about preferences would allow you to say that Bundle E is preferred  to Bundle B? Briefly explain.

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  1. Bundle C is preferred to Bundle A because Bundle C represents a more balanced  Bundle. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
  2. Calculate the MRSXY between points A and B, and between points C and D. Interpret  your computed values.
  3. What assumption about preferences would allow you to say that Bundle E is preferred  to Bundle B? Briefly explain.
  4.  Bundle E has one less cheeseburger than Bundle D. What assumption(s) would still  allow you to say that Bundle E is preferred to Bundle D? Briefly explain.

B. Consider the utility function of individual A given by UA (X,Y) = X0.5Y0.5 in answering the  items below:

1.Calculate the marginal utility for each good (MUX & MUY) of individual A and the  marginal rate of substitution (MRSXY). Interpret your computed values. 

2. If PX = 0.5, PY = 1, and I = 10, solve for X*, Y*, and U* using the Lagrange  Multiplier Method

10
B
U.
2
4
5
cheeseburgers
pearl shakes
Transcribed Image Text:10 B U. 2 4 5 cheeseburgers pearl shakes
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