Assume that utility is given by u(x, y) = x0.3y0.7 1. Derive the Walrasian demand function. Then use the derived Walrasian de- mand functions to compute the indirect utility function. 2. Derive the expenditure function and the Hicksian (compensated) demand functions for this case. Hint: Use Propositions 5 and 4.

Assume that utility is given by u(x, y) = x0.3y0.7 1. Derive the Walrasian demand function. Then use the derived Walrasian de- mand functions to compute the indirect utility function. 2. Derive the expenditure function and the Hicksian (compensated) demand functions for this case. Hint: Use Propositions 5 and 4.

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Chapter5: Income And Substitution Effects

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