(f) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes
good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost
equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2.
In the long run,the number of firms is M
(determined endogenously),
and is a variable.
Assume M stays at 100 & capital isn’t fixed.
(f) Find equilibrium price and quantity?
(f) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm...
(g) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2. Assume M stays at 100 & capital isn’t fixed. (g) Suppose...
(h)(iii) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2. In the long run,the number of firms is M (determined endogenously),...
(d) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2. (d) Solve for the equilibrium price and quantity of good x?
(a) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2. (a) Find the representative individual’s Marshallian demand for good x?
(b) A representative consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = xy. A representative firm makes good x and has a production function x = f(k, l) = (kl)0.25and an unavoidable fixed cost equal to A. There are 100 consumers and, initially, 100 firms. Prices are w = v = Py = 1 and Px is determined in a competitive market. Representative consumer income is I = 2. (b) Find the representative firm’s supply of good x?
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