3. A consumer is observed to display the following: MUy P, MU, P MU; and MU, are the marginal utilities from goods X and Y, respectively. Pz and Py are the prices of goods x and y. To increase utility, what should the consumer do? a) Decrease the price of good x c) Increase consumption of good y b) Increase the price of good y d) Decrease consumption of good y
3. A consumer is observed to display the following: MUy P, MU, P MU; and MU, are the marginal utilities from goods X and Y, respectively. Pz and Py are the prices of goods x and y. To increase utility, what should the consumer do? a) Decrease the price of good x c) Increase consumption of good y b) Increase the price of good y d) Decrease consumption of good y
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