[Indifference Curves] Consider the utility function U(C1, C2) and B 1 In(C1)BIn(C2) 1. Using a program of your choice (say excel or matlab) plot indifference curves in the space (C1, C2) for U =-0.5, -1, and -1.5. Consider values of Cin the interval [0.1, 1]. Set the range of the vertical axis to [0, 2]. 2. Find an analytical expression for the slope of the indifference curve 3. Find the slope of indifference curve when C1 is 0.2 and 0.8. Which one is steeper? Explain

[Indifference Curves] Consider the utility function U(C1, C2) and B 1 In(C1)BIn(C2) 1. Using a program of your choice (say excel or matlab) plot indifference curves in the space (C1, C2) for U =-0.5, -1, and -1.5. Consider values of Cin the interval [0.1, 1]. Set the range of the vertical axis to [0, 2]. 2. Find an analytical expression for the slope of the indifference curve 3. Find the slope of indifference curve when C1 is 0.2 and 0.8. Which one is steeper? Explain

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter5: Consumer Choice: Individual And Market Demand

Section5.A: Appendix Analyzing Consumer Choice Graphically: Indifference Curve Analysis

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