Refer to Figure 3-1 in Question 16. Assume the situation starts as in the previous problem (Inco price of pizza slice-$5, price of taco-$5). Now assume tortilla shortage arises which causes the taco to increase from $5 to $10. 1. a) Will this price increase cause Tom's budget constraint to PIVOT (one intercept moves, the doesn't) or SHIFT (both intercepts move)? [Select] 1. b) What bundle will he choose now? [Select]

Refer to Figure 3-1 in Question 16. Assume the situation starts as in the previous problem (Inco price of pizza slice-$5, price of taco-$5). Now assume tortilla shortage arises which causes the taco to increase from $5 to $10. 1. a) Will this price increase cause Tom's budget constraint to PIVOT (one intercept moves, the doesn't) or SHIFT (both intercepts move)? [Select] 1. b) What bundle will he choose now? [Select]

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Chapter21: The Theory Of Consumer Choice

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