a)
To prove:
An indifference curve for good 2 and good 3 keeping the quantity of good 1 constant.
Introduction: An indifference curve is a graphical representation that shows the various combination of goods that derive the same level of utility. It is a locus of all points which can are joined together to derive the same utility.
b)
To prove:
An indifference curve for good 2 and good 3 keeping the quantity of good 1 constant at x1-h.
Introduction: An indifference curve is a graphical representation that shows the various combination of goods that derive the same level of utility. It is a locus of all points which can are joined together to derive the same utility.
c)
To prove:
An indifference curve showing an upward trend due to consumption of more of good 2 and good 3.
Introduction: An indifference curve is a graphical representation that shows the various combination of goods that derive the same level of utility. It is a locus of all points which can are joined together to derive the same utility.
d)
To prove:
i)An indifference curve when goods are independent.
Introduction: Independent goods are those in which the price of one good does not have any impact on the quantity of other goods. There is no change in quantity of good 2 if the price of good 1 changes. For example, toothpaste and coffee.
e)
To prove: Graphical definitions correspond to Hick’s mathematical definition.
Introduction: An indifference curve is a graphical representation that shows the various combination of goods that derive the same level of utility. It is a locus of all points which can are joined together to derive the same utility.
f)
To prove:
Whether the approach fully explains the types of relationships that might exist.
Introduction: An indifference curve is a graphical representation that shows the various combination of goods that derive the same level of utility. It is a locus of all points which can are joined together to derive the same utility.
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