An individual´s utility function is   U = x0.5 y0.5 While the budget constraint is             x + 4y = 100   Derive the expenditure function. Calculate the CV and EV when the price of the good x increases from 1 to 4.

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An individual´s utility function is

 

U = x0.5 y0.5

While the budget constraint is

           

x + 4y = 100

 

  1. Derive the expenditure function.
  2. Calculate the CV and EV when the price of the good x increases from 1 to 4.
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