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Chapter 6.A, Problem 5SQ
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The consumer equilibrium.
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The consumer is in equilibrium when
a)the budget line is tangent to the indifference curve at the bundle chosen.
b)All of the above.
c)MRT = MRS.
d)Px/Py = MUx/MUy
Given the budget line and indifference curvesshown in Exhibit A-6, assume the consumer isinitially at point C. To maximize total utility, theconsumer shoulda. purchase more of good X and less of good Y.b. remain at point C.c. move to point B and then to point A.d. purchase more of good Y and less of good X.
Explain the consumer equilibrium point by using Indifference Curve Approach and the Budget Line. What is the necessary condition for the consumer equilibrium? Explain why the consumer is not in equilibrium if this condition does not fulfill.
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Ch. 6.1 - Prob. 1YTECh. 6.1 - Prob. 2YTECh. 6.2 - Prob. 1YTECh. 6.A - Prob. 1SQPCh. 6.A - Prob. 2SQPCh. 6.A - Prob. 3SQPCh. 6.A - Prob. 1SQCh. 6.A - Prob. 2SQCh. 6.A - Prob. 3SQCh. 6.A - Prob. 4SQ
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