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Ursula's utility function is In(x) + 5y, her income is 12, and both prices are 1. (a) What is her demand for x? (b) What is her own-price elasticity for x? (C) What is her income elasticity for x?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter6: Consumer Choices

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Problem 15CTQ: Income Effects depend on the income elasticity of demand for each good limit you buy. If one of the...

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