Microeconomics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134125756
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.1.7PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
Allocation of time based on
Subpart (b):
To determine
Allocation of time based on marginal utility.
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a. Use the rule for determining optimal purchases
decide how many hours you should study each subject. Treat each point on an exam like 1 unit of utility and assume you
equally interested in doing well in economics and psychology.
You should study economics for hours and psychology for hours.
Let us consider the case of Saiful who derives positive marginal utility from consuming apples. In the initial situation, Saiful consumed 3 apples per week. Now Saiful decides to consume 2 apples per week. What will be the effect of Saiful's decision of consuming 2 apples per week on his total utility and marginal utility?
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Microeconomics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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