If war breaks out in the Middle East and sugar is rationed so that Rosie is limited to purchasing only 8 units of sugar, what bundles will she consume with an income of $ 20? Did the restriction alter her consumption? Explain. What bundles will she consume with an income of $ 40? Did the restriction alter her consumption? Explain.

If war breaks out in the Middle East and sugar is rationed so that Rosie is limited to purchasing only 8 units of sugar, what bundles will she consume with an income of $ 20? Did the restriction alter her consumption? Explain. What bundles will she consume with an income of $ 40? Did the restriction alter her consumption? Explain.

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