The choice of utility function depends on consumer preference which then determines the market behaviour of...
The choice of utility function depends on consumer
preference which then determines the market behaviour of the
market.
Suppose the utility function of a consumer Cobb-Douglas utility
function (CDF)
U(x1, x2) =
x13/5x13/5.
If p1 = p2 = 2 and I =
14
Question 2 - (30
marks)
Calculate and Illustrate the Income
and Substitution Effect when the price of good 1 inctease by
100%
(10 marks)
Calculate the Income Elasticity of
Demand for both goods when the income increase by 100% and
interpret your result.
(10 marks)
Calculate the Price Elasticity of
Demand for both Goods when the price increase by 100% and
interpret your result.
(10 marks)
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