Econ Micro (book Only)
Econ Micro (book Only)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408066
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 5P
To determine

The Consumer equilibrium in two commodity case given the prices of goods and his budget.

Concept Introduction:

Consumers Equilibrium: In order to maximize his utility, the consumer will spend his income in such a way so that the following condition is satisfied:

MU from good 'x'Price of good 'x'=MU from good 'y'Price of good 'y'

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