Suppose prices of burritos and soda are $5 and $2, respectively. Scott has a budget (i.e....
Suppose prices of burritos and soda are $5 and $2, respectively. Scott has a budget (i.e. income I) of $60. His preferences over the two goods are given by U = 1/2 log (B) + 1/2 log (S).
How much will he spend on each good?
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