An agent consumes quantity (x1,x2) of goods 1 and 2. Here is his utility function: U(x1, x2) = min {x1, 2 ∗ x2}. (a) Draw a typical indifference curve for the agent. (b) The agent has income m=10, prices are (p1, p2) = (1, 3). Derive Marshallian demand (x*1, x*2

An agent consumes quantity (x1,x2) of goods 1 and 2. Here is his utility function: U(x1, x2) = min {x1, 2 ∗ x2}. (a) Draw a typical indifference curve for the agent. (b) The agent has income m=10, prices are (p1, p2) = (1, 3). Derive Marshallian demand (x1, x2

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An agent consumes quantity (x₁,x₂) of goods 1 and 2. Here is his utility function: U(x1, x2) = min {x1, 2 ∗ x2}.

(a) Draw a typical indifference curve for the agent.

(b) The agent has income m=10, prices are (p₁, p₂) = (1, 3). Derive Marshallian demand (x*₁, x*₂).

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