a)
The circumstance if C made worse off when a new law limits the maximum number of hours he can work per week to 35.
a)
Explanation of Solution
When C preferred to work more than 35 hours a week before the new law, he will make worse off after the execution of the law because after the law he works less. Therefore, he will earn less as well as consume less. This makes his utility worse off for him because before the execution of the law his spending and income are higher.
Introduction: Working hours are the hours which are allowed to work according to the limits and guidelines of the government.
b)
The circumstance if C is made equally well off when a new law limits the maximum number of hours he can work per week to 35.
b)
Explanation of Solution
If C preferred to work 35 hours a week before the execution of the law, then his utility will not be affected after the execution of the law because his utility including consumption and spending will not change after the law's execution.
Introduction: Working hours are the hours which are allowed to work according to the limits and guidelines of the government.
c)
The circumstance if C made better off when a new law limits the maximum number of hours he can work per week to 35.
c)
Explanation of Solution
C cannot make better off his utility after the execution of a law that limits the number of working hours a week to 35 because it restricts him to work according to his will. Therefore, he will either make worse off or equally well-off after the execution of the law.
Introduction: Working hours are the hours which are allowed to work according to the limits and guidelines of the government.
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