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- 6. Person 1 with preferences u(x, y) = y1 – 2x1 is endowed with x̂1 = 2 and ŷ1 = 40. Person 2 with preferences u(x, y) = x2– 2y2 is endowed with x̂2 = 20 and ŷ2 = 60. Be prepared to upload an Edgeworth Box Diagram that illustrates the Pareto Preferred Region, the Contract Curve and the Equilibrium. Calculate the Edgeworth Box equilibrium price level.Person A has a utility function of and person B has a utility function Agent A and agent B have identical endowments of (1/2,1/2). (a) Illustrate this situation in an Edgeworth box diagram. (b) What is the equilibrium relationship between p1and p2? (c) What is the equilibrium allocation?Use the Fundamental Theorem of Exchange and draw Edgeworth Box diagrams to show the conditions necessary for an 'efficient' allocation of two goods between two individuals. Use this model o evaluate the statement: "If two individuals have identical endowments of both goods there are no possible gains from trade". Hint: you need to develop your explanation of the theory and the efficiency conditions step-by-step. You need to draw several diagrams showing Edgeworth Box (rather than drawing one complicated crowded diagram).
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