Suppose is preferences are represented by the following utility function: u=x-y. Which of the following statements is true? m i's Marshallian demand for good y is y=- m i's Marshallian demand for good x is x=- O i will consume more good y than good x i will consume the same amounts of good x and good y

Suppose is preferences are represented by the following utility function: u=x-y. Which of the following statements is true? m i's Marshallian demand for good y is y=- m i's Marshallian demand for good x is x=- O i will consume more good y than good x i will consume the same amounts of good x and good y

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice And Demand

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