f your preferences for peanut butter (good x) and jelly (good y) can be described by a perfect complement utility function then both x and y must be normal goods - explain clearly whether you agree or disagree with this statement.

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Q: John is maximizing utility when consuming two goods, French fries and hot dogs. If the marginal…

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Q: Assume there are two goods, prices are indicated, and there is a consumer with a specified income.…

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Q: Which of the following utility functions represent preferences which do not satisfy monotonicity? U=…

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Q: Think of some other goods for which your preferences might be concave.

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Q: If a consumer has chosen optimally, their Marginal Rate of Substitution is equal to the price…

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Q: Question 10 If look at the indifference curves and budget constraint for two goods, X and Y, we can…

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Q: Mary has the utility function u(x, y) = Inx + x^2. Are her preferences strongly convex?

A: u (x,y) = ln x +x2

Q: i. It is known that the indifference curve is convex. What does this tell you about the relationship…

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Q: What is the law of diminishing utility? Explain with proper example.

A: The want satisfying power of a commodity is referred to as the utility.

Q: Suppose you're facing a problem with quasilinear preferences over goods x₁ and x2 represented by the…

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Q: Refer to the figure. Which statement is TRUE?     This consumer is indifferent between bundle…

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Q: TU of Good Y (utils) Units of TU of Good Units of Good X X (utils) Good Y 1 20 19 35 32 3 48 3 40 4…

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Q: Consider the following utility function for goods x1 and x2:   u(x1,x2)=(x1+x2)2    What type of…

A: Utility function is a representation of individuals preferences for goods and services.

Q: Given the following utility function: U = 5X + 10Y and marginal utilities: MU, = 5, MU, = 10 A…

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Q: Ursula views one cup of frozen yogurt to be a perfect substitute for three pieces of chocolate chip…

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Q: Suppose that the price of good A and good B are $3 and $2 respectively. Suppose a consumer is…

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Q: Suppose that I = 100, px = 1 and py = 2. How much of good x and good y will Amy optimally choose?…

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Q: Assume that Rossi consumes only bananas and avocado. Fortunately, she likes both goods. The…

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Q: Use a well labelled diagram and illustrate the consumer equilibrium by drawing a budget constraint…

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Q: 6. Consumer spends $360 per week on two goods, X and Y. PX=$ 3 and PY=$2. His utility function is U=…

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Q: For the consumer whose choices are shown in the diagram, the substitution effect of the price change…

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Q: Draw a budget line with good X on the x-axis and Good Y on the Y axis. Graphically illustrate the…

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Q: Tina consumes only two goods , x and y, and her utility function is u(x1,x2) = x12+x22. (1) Find…

A: Given utility function is u(x1,x2) = x12+x22

Q: Explain how consumer equilibrium is reached using marginal utility analysis.

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Q: Assume well behaved preferences for a consumer. If total price of good on Y axis goes up, ceteris…

A: A well-behaved consumer means the preference relation is convex and monotonic in nature

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Q: Suppose utility can be measured by "utils" and that Jim buys both coffee and bagels. The price of…

A: Marginal utility refers to additional utility gained from consuming an additional unit of the good.

Q: The change in consumption of a good that occurs when its price falls is the result of Select one:…

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Q: Suppose that a consumer with the utility function U X=5 and Y=10. If the prices of the two goods are…

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Q: If we consume an additional unit of goods when utility is maximum, the utility we get from this…

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Q: explain the consumer equilibrium condition according to the utility theory.

A: Utility: - Utility is the satisfaction derived by any consumer from consuming a good or service.

Q: Lynn has a Cobb-Douglas utility function  U(x1, x2) =XaYb   What share of her budget does she…

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