a. Write the equation for the budget constraint. b. Draw a graph of the budget set (be sure to label the slope and intercept) c. By looking only at the utility function and prices, what can you say about the optimal consumption of x and y? (include MRS and relationship equation)

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Revealed Preferences and Budget Constraint Analysis

Revealed means “Let Out,” and Preference means “Choice”; Choice Reveals Preference.