Derive the relationship between the quantity of X demanded and the price of X if the consumer’s indifference map vis-à-vis X and Y has curves concave to the origin. Let X be games of golf per annum and Y all other goods. Draw the indifference map and budget constraint of: (a) an amateur who pays to play golf; (b) a professional who is paid to play golf. May we conclude that golfers turn professional because they dislike the game?

Derive the relationship between the quantity of X demanded and the price of X if the consumer’s indifference map vis-à-vis X and Y has curves concave to the origin. Let X be games of golf per annum and Y all other goods. Draw the indifference map and budget constraint of: (a) an amateur who pays to play golf; (b) a professional who is paid to play golf. May we conclude that golfers turn professional because they dislike the game?

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice Theory

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