Individuals derive utility from picnics, p, and kayak trips, k. Assuming that an individual's utility is U(p,k) = k 0.5p 0.5 and income is $100, what is the marginal rate of substitution (MRS) between picnics and kayak trips? MRS = -1. MRS = - MRS = 1. There is no substitution because picnics and kayak trips are perfect complements.
Individuals derive utility from picnics, p, and kayak trips, k. Assuming that an individual's utility is...
Hi, please help me solve b for the ii) part. I mean derive demand function for b. 4. (0) For each of the following utility function, derive the marginal utility (MU) of X1, MU of X2, and marginal rate of substitution (MRS), respectively. (a) U (X:, X2) = x, 13 x 2/3 (Cobb-Douglas) (b) U (xs, Xa) = 3 x + 7 x2+ 10 (Perfect substitutes) (C) U (X1, X2) = min{2 X1, 3 xz) (Perfect complements) (ii) For each...
) For each o the following utility functions derive direclly from the definition not using the formula(s) from class or the text- the MRS (marginal rate of substitution) of y for at the points (1, 1) and (2,4) a) a(x, y)+y (c) u(r,y)3ry
4) For each of the following utility functions derive directly from the definition not using the formula(s) from class or the text - the MRS (marginal rate of substitution) of y for x at the points (1, 1) and (2,4 (a) ua(x, y)-y (b) us(x, y) x + 2y (c) uc (z, y) = 3x + y
5) For each of the following utility functions derive directly from the definition not using the formula(s) from class or the tert - the MRS (marginal rate of substitution) of y for x at the point (2,4) (a) ua(x,y)=xy (c) ue(z,y)=z"y (d) ua(x, y)-
7) a) What is the relationship between marginal rate of substitution (MRS) and the concept of an indifference curve? b) Suppose a consumer's utility function is defined by u(x,y)=3x+y for every x>0 and y0. Calculate a formula for MRS at every combination of x and y. c) Suppose that P,-/ P, and that this consumer has an initial endowment of wealth w=100. Find this individual's utility maximizing demand of x and y. 10 pts
For the following utility functions, a. Find the marginal rate of substitution. b. Derive the equation for the indifference curve where utility is equal to a value of 100. c. Plot the indifference curve where utility is equal to a value of 100. (1) u(x1, x2) = x1x2; (2) u(x1, x2) = x1x2 + 10x2; (3) u(x1, x2) = x12 + x2
(Please ignore the dashed line) Problem 10. Let an individual's utility function be given as ux,, )-2v,vx, (a) Compute the Marginal Rate of Substitution. b) Initially, the individual consumes bundle 100, 125) Then, the individual's consumption of the first good is cut to x,-50. What is the new, level of consumption of good 2, r, that the individual needs to consume in order to reach the same utility level as before? c) Given the prices p, 1 and p2 for...
Suppose an individual’s utility function for two goods X and Y is givenby U(X,Y) = X^(3/4)Y^(1/4) Denote the price of good X by Px, price of good Y by Py and the income of the consumer by I. a) (2 points) Write down the budget constraint for the individual. b) (4 points) Derive the marginal utilities of X and Y. c) (3 points) Derive the expression for the marginal rate of substitution of X for Y. Write down the tangency...
2. Cindy gains utility from consumption C and leisure L. The most leisure she can consume in any given week is 80 hours. Her utility function is: U(CL)= (1/3) x L (2/3). a) Derive Cindy's marginal rate of substitution (MRS). Suppose Cindy receives $800 each week from her grandmother-regardless of how much Cindy works. What is Cindy's reservation wage? b) Suppose Cindy's wage rate is $30 per hour. Write down Cindy's budget line (including $800 received from her grandmother). Will...
Income and substitution, Compensating Variation: Show your work in the steps below. Consider the utility function u(x,y)-x"y a. Derive an expression for the Marshallian Demand functions. b. Demonstrate that the income elasticity of demand for either good is unitary 1. Explain how this relates to the fact that individuals with Cobb-Douglas preferences will always spend constant fraction α of their income on good x. Derive the indirect utility function v(pxPod) by substituting the Marshallian demands into the utility function C....