Question 1 The daily utility of Emefa from smoking packs of cigarettes (C) and drinking bottles of beer (B), is given as U (C, B) = 12C - C² + 18B - 3B² a) Find the number of packs of cigarettes and bottles of beer that maximize Emefa's. daily utility b) Emefa's doctor advised him to limit the number of packs of cigarettes and bottles of beer consumed in a day to 5. Find her new utility maximizing bundle of cigarettes and beer c) Briefly explain why the short run average variable cost of production is U-shaped d) Can a monopoly firm make losses? Explain e) Why is the monopoly firm considered less efficient than the competitive firm? 00

Question 1 The daily utility of Emefa from smoking packs of cigarettes (C) and drinking bottles of beer (B), is given as U (C, B) = 12C - C² + 18B - 3B² a) Find the number of packs of cigarettes and bottles of beer that maximize Emefa's. daily utility b) Emefa's doctor advised him to limit the number of packs of cigarettes and bottles of beer consumed in a day to 5. Find her new utility maximizing bundle of cigarettes and beer c) Briefly explain why the short run average variable cost of production is U-shaped d) Can a monopoly firm make losses? Explain e) Why is the monopoly firm considered less efficient than the competitive firm? 00

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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