2. INDIFFERENCE MAPS Sheldo19 For each scenario, GRAPH two indifference curves U1 and U2 (U1 < U2) to represent the following consumers' preferences for goods X and Y. a. Andy insists on consuming exactly two units of X for each unit of Y. Y 2 un its X 2. DIZza b. Billy always gets twice as much satisfaction from an extra unit of Y as he gets from an extra unit of X. Y MRS=½

2. INDIFFERENCE MAPS Sheldo19 For each scenario, GRAPH two indifference curves U1 and U2 (U1 < U2) to represent the following consumers' preferences for goods X and Y. a. Andy insists on consuming exactly two units of X for each unit of Y. Y 2 un its X 2. DIZza b. Billy always gets twice as much satisfaction from an extra unit of Y as he gets from an extra unit of X. Y MRS=½

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Chapter21: The Theory Of Consumer Choice

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