Consider the following Utility Function 1 3 U = q; q a) Derive the Hicksian demand functions. b) Using the answer in part A and expenditure function drive the Marshallian demand demands function. c) Derive the indirect utility function. d) Differentiate and calculate the price effect, substitution effect and income effect by using above calculated information and comments on your results.

Consider the following Utility Function 1 3 U = q; q a) Derive the Hicksian demand functions. b) Using the answer in part A and expenditure function drive the Marshallian demand demands function. c) Derive the indirect utility function. d) Differentiate and calculate the price effect, substitution effect and income effect by using above calculated information and comments on your results.

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter4: Utility Maximization And Choice

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Problem 4.8P

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