Assume a utility function U(x,y) = XY, where Px = $2, Py =$1 and Income = $100. a) Determine and graph consumer's optimum. b) Determine Demand Functions of X and Y. c) If income were to increase IN 100%, determine how many additional units of X and Y are consumed.
Assume a utility function U(x,y) = XY, where Px = $2, Py =$1 and Income = $100. a) Determine and graph consumer's optimum. b) Determine Demand Functions of X and Y. c) If income were to increase IN 100%, determine how many additional units of X and Y are consumed.
Chapter4: Utility Maximization And Choice
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Assume a utility function U(x,y) = XY, where Px = $2, Py =$1 and Income = $100.
a) Determine and graph consumer's optimum.
b) Determine
c) If income were to increase IN 100%, determine how many additional units of X and Y are consumed.
d) What type of goods are X and Y with respect to Income? Also plot Engel curve for both goods.
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