Question2 a) A consumer has utility function U(zi,x2)-min{x2 + 4x1,T1 + 4n). i . Draw the...
The individual has a utility function of u(x1, x2) = min (4x1, 5x2) and faces prices p1=2 and p2=1. We know they consume 20 units of x2 and spend all their income. What is the demand function for x1?
A consumer’s utility function is given by U = min{4x1, x2}. The kinks or corners in the consumer’s indifference curves occur alone the line is? Please provide working
1. (20 points) Mac has utility over x; and x2 given by u(x1, x2) = min . If P. = $1. P. = $1. and I = $100. find the value of xı* (Hint: This is Leontief utility, the kind with right-angled indifference curves) 2. (10 points) If P, = $4, P2 = $2, and I = $20, and my utility is given by u(x1, x2) = 4x1 + 3x2, find x* (Note: I'm asking for optimal consumption of Good...
The utility function of the consumer is u(x1,x2) = (10x1 + x2). a) Plot all the consumption bundles that gives the consumer utility 100. (3 points) b) Plot all the consumption bundles that gives the consumer utility 144. (3 points) c) Plot the budget constraint when p. = 10,P2 = 10 and m = 100 (3 points) d) Plot the budget constraint when P1 = 20, P2 = 5 and m = 60 (3 points) e) What is the optimal...
Suppose a consumer has a utility function U(x1, x2) = Inxi + x2. The consumer takes prices (p1 and p2) and income (I) as given. > 1. What is special about P2 1) Find the demand functions for and x2 assuming these demand functions? Are both goods normal? Are these tastes homothetic? 2) Now find the demand functions for x1 and x2 assuming-<1. You probably P2 assumed the opposite above, so now will you find something different. Explain 3) Graph...
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 a utility function U (x1,x2) = Inxi + x2. The consumer takes prices (p1 and p2) and income (I) as given 1) Find the demand functions for x1 and x2 assuming -> 1. What is special about Р2 these demand functions? Are both goods normal? Are these tastes homothetic? <1. You probably P2 2) Now find the demand functions for x1 and x2 assuming assumed the opposite above, so now will you find something different. Explain....
The utility function of the consumer is u(x1, x2) = VX1 + X2. a) Let P1 = 2,P2 = 20 and m = 24. Calculate the optimal quantity demanded of good 1 and 2. (7 points) b) Let p. = 1,P2 = 4 and m = 100. Calculate the optimal quantity demanded of good 1 and 2. (6 points) c) Let P1 = 1,P2 = 4 and m = 4. Compared to point b), by how much would the consumer...
Yam has the following utility function for Apples (X1) and Ice Cream (X2) U(X1,X2) = Min{3X1,X2}. Draw Yam’s indifference curves when she consumes 1 and 2 apples. Derive Yam’s demand functions for Apples and Ice Cream. Suppose Yam has an income of M = $120 and the prices of Apples and Ice Cream are p1 =$1, p2 =$1. What is Yam’s optimal consumption of Apples and Ice Cream? Suppose a quantity tax of $1 is imposed on Apples. Separate out the...
2. (25%) Consider a consumer with preferences represented by the utility function: u(x1, x2) = min {axı, bx2} If the income of the consumer is w > 0 and the prices are p1 > 0 and P2 > 0. (a) Derive the Marshallian demands. Be sure to show all your work. (b) Derive the indirect utility function. (c) Does the utility function: û(x1, x2) = axı + bx2 represent the same preferences?