The figure below shows a consumer maximizing utility at two different prices (the left panel) and the consumer’s demand for good X at the same two prices of good X (the right panel). The price of good Y is $4.50. When the price of X increases from point S to point R along the demand curve, the substitution effect of the price increase is _____.     −8   −7.5   −6   −9   −10

Q: Suppose a consumer’s utility function is given by U(X,Y) = X1/2*Y1/2.  Also, the consumer has $72 to…

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Q: I. You only consume two goods and your preferences are represented by utility function U(x1, x₂) =…

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Q: Suppose a consumer’s utility function is given by U(X,Y) = X1/2*Y1/2.  Also, the consumer has $72 to…

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Q: You are choosing between two goods, X and Y, and your marginal utility from each is as shown in the…

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Q: Suppose a consumer’s utility function is u = x_1^(3/2) x_2^(3/2) . She spends her budget of £27 for…

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Q: x0.25 y0.75 and has an income of As in question 2a, A consumer has a utility function given by U…

A: U = x0.25y0.75 MRS = MUxMUy = 0.25x-0.75y0.750.75x0.25y-0.25 = 1y3x Before Price change: MRS =…

Q: The prices of good A and good B are $3 and $2 respectively. Theodore has a budget of $29 to…

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Q: The figure below shows a consumer maximizing utility at two different prices (the left panel) and…

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