estion 5 A utility function is given by u(x₁, x2)=-4x+80x18x+100x2-x1x2. Suppose that prices are p₁ = 5, and p2 = 1. Income is I. 1. Specify the Lagrangean using all three constraints. 2. Use the Lagrangean determine the range of values of income / for which the different constraints may bind. Note: these preferences are not monotone. As a consequence, the budget constraint itself may not bind.

estion 5 A utility function is given by u(x₁, x2)=-4x+80x18x+100x2-x1x2. Suppose that prices are p₁ = 5, and p2 = 1. Income is I. 1. Specify the Lagrangean using all three constraints. 2. Use the Lagrangean determine the range of values of income / for which the different constraints may bind. Note: these preferences are not monotone. As a consequence, the budget constraint itself may not bind.

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Chapter4: Utility Maximization And Choice

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