how did they get MRS= -x2/x1? Consider the utility function u ( 2 2) = Inc. +Inc. Suppose that the initial situation...
Cursue a consumer with preferences described by (x1, x2) = x1 + x2 Suppose she faces prices pi 1 and P2 = 1/2 and that she has an income of I = 2. For your reference, the marginal utilities at a bundle (x1, x2) in this setting are given by MU (x1, x2) = 1 MU?(x), x2) = 2V x2 3(a) Write down the two equations which characterize the consumer's utility-maximizing bundle (X1.3) in this situation. In other words, write...
Suppose Alex’s preferences are represented by u(x1,x2) = x1x32. The marginal utilities for this utility function are MU1 = x23 and MU2 = 3x1x22. (a) Show that Alex’s utility function belongs to a class of functions that are known to be well-behaved and strictly convex. (b) Find the MRS. [Note: find the MRS for the original utility function, not some monotonic transformation of it.] (c) Write down the tangency condition needed to find an optimal consumption bundle for well-behaved preferences....
Luke's choice behavior can be represented by the utility function u(x1,x2)= x1 + x2.The prices of x1 and x2 are denoted as p1 and p2, and his income is m. 1. Draw at least three indifference curves and find its slope (i.e. MRS). Is the MRS changing depending on the points of (x1, x2) at which it is evaluated, or constant? 2. Draw a budget constraint assuming that p1 < P2. Find the optimal bundle (x1*,x2*) as a function of income and prices. 3....
Lorelai's choice behavior can be represented by the utility function u(x1, 2) 0.9n(x)0.1x2. The prices of both xi and x2 are $5 and she has an income of $40. 1. What preference does this utility function represent? (Hint: the utility is function is not linear, but at least linear in good x2) 2. Drawinwg indifference curves: you can copy down the graph on your paper using econgraphs. Set the preferences and parameters accordingly as given in the question. Click on...
Consider a consumer with a utility function u(x1, x2) = min{21, 222}. Suppose the prices of good 1 and good 2 are p1 = P2 = 4. The consumer's income is m = 120. (a) Find the consumer's preferred bundle. (b) Draw the consumer's budget line. (c) On the same graph, indicate the consumer's preferred bundle and draw the indifference curve through it. (d) Now suppose that the consumer gets a discount on good 1: each unit beyond the 4th...
Suppose a consumer has quasi-linear utility: u(x1, x2) = 3.01 + x2. The marginal utilities are MU(X) = 2x7"! and MU2:) = 1. Throughout this problem, assume P2 = 1. (a) Sketch an indifference curve for these preferences (label axes and intercepts). (b) Compute the marginal rate of substitution. (c) Assume w> . Find the optimal bundle (this will be a function of pı and w). Why do we need the assumption w> (d) Sketch the demand function for good...
My utility is given by u(x1, x2) = 2x194x2-2 + In(x1) + [min{x1, x2)] + 2x2 + x1!! True, False, or Cannot Be Determined: When P1 = $2,P2 = $4, and I = $100, my optimal consumption bundle is (x1,x2) = (25,15).
Question 2: Lorelai's choice behavior can be represented by the utility function u(x1, 2)0.9Inx)0.1x2 The prices of both x1 and x2 are $5 and she has an income of $40. 1. What preference does this utility function represent? (Hint: the utility is function is not linear, 2. Drawinwg indifference curves: you can copy down the graph on your paper using econgraphs. Set but at least linear in good x2) the preferences and parameters accordingly as given in the question. Click...
Lorelai's choice behavior can be represented by the utility function 11(xi, X2) = 0.91n(xi) + 0.1x2 The prices of both x and x2 are $5 and she has an income of $40. 1. What preference does this utility function represent? (Hint: the utility is function is not linear, but at least linear in good x2.) 2. Drawinwg indifference curves: you can copy down the graph on your paper using econgraphs. Set the preferences and parameters accordingly as given in the...
22) Consider the following consumption choice between x1 and 2 for an individual who has a classical utility function (eg, no Thayler's utility). Only consider they are looking for an interior solution. (10pts) U(X, X) = 6x} +8xź MU( x ) = 12x MU(X) = 16X2 Subject to the budget constraint: 1000 = 5.X1 +4. X2 a. Find the optimal consumption bundle. (4 pts) b. Find the utility at this point. (1 pt) C. Show work (5 pts)