Suppose E(pa, Py, U) = 2√ PapyU with U > 0. Then, (a) y is a net complement for x and x is a net substitute for y (b) y is a net substitute for x and x is a net substitute for y (c) y is a net complement for x and x is a net complement for y (d) y is a net substitute for x and x is a net complement for y

Suppose E(pa, Py, U) = 2√ PapyU with U > 0. Then, (a) y is a net complement for x and x is a net substitute for y (b) y is a net substitute for x and x is a net substitute for y (c) y is a net complement for x and x is a net complement for y (d) y is a net substitute for x and x is a net complement for y

Microeconomic Theory

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Author:NICHOLSON

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Chapter3: Preferences And Utility

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.12P

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