Andrew’s utility depends on consuming L, hours of leisure and Y a composite good. Andrew can work as many hours as he wants to at the wage rate of w, and the price of Y is $1. Andrew’s indifference curves exhibit diminishing MRS. When Andrew’s wage rate decreases, he spends less time working. Answer the following questions using a indifference curve-budget line diagram. Explain your answers carefully. a. Does the substitution effect cause him to work less hours? (If the direction of the effect is ambiguous, say so, and show why on your diagram) b. Does the income effect cause him to work less hours? (If the direction of the effect is ambiguous, say so, and show why on your diagram)

Andrew’s utility depends on consuming L, hours of leisure and Y a composite good. Andrew can work as many hours as he wants to at the wage rate of w, and the price of Y is $1. Andrew’s indifference curves exhibit diminishing MRS. When Andrew’s wage rate decreases, he spends less time working. Answer the following questions using a indifference curve-budget line diagram. Explain your answers carefully. a. Does the substitution effect cause him to work less hours? (If the direction of the effect is ambiguous, say so, and show why on your diagram) b. Does the income effect cause him to work less hours? (If the direction of the effect is ambiguous, say so, and show why on your diagram)

Micro Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice Theory

Section6.A: Indifference Curve Analysis

Problem 1SQP

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