Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow. Scenario 2 A recent research article entitled "Milk Manic" made headlines in South Africa. The article explains the significant health benefits of consuming one glass of milk per day. In only seven days you will become stronger and smarter, but milk supercharges your immune system. The scientist further found that consuming a glass of milk a day as a cure for high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia. For scenario 2, answer the following questions: By the aid of a graph, illustrate and explain how the research article will affect the equilibrium price and quantity in the milk market. 5.1.

You are considering two options for your next family vacation. You can visit Disney World or Chicago. Your utility from Disney World is 100 if the weather is clear, and 0 if it rains. Chicago is worth a utility of 70 if the weather is clear and a utility of 40 if the weather is rainy. Also assume that the chance of rain at Disney World is going to be 50% and the chance of rain in Chicago is 40%. As a utility maximizer, should you plan to go to Disney World or Chicago? (Explain using relevant equations)

Suppose you observe a person's answer to two decision problems. Problem 1: You are offered $40 today. What is the minimum amount x you demand one month from today in order to be willing to give up the $40 now? Answer: x = 52. Problem 2: Your are offered $40 today. What is the minimum amount x you demand one year from today in order to be willing to give up the $40 now? Answer: $60. 1. Demonstrate that the rational model of time preferences is violated for this choice pattern. 2. Derive this individual's B and d for the hyperbolic time discounting model. 3. Suppose the utility you get from eating ice cream now is 10 utils. But you pay a cost of -4 utils per hour for the next 4 hours, because it gives you indigestion and makes you feel lethargic. If your hourly B and d for this problem are B = .6 and d = .9, ... 1. What is the total discounted utility of eating ice cream now? 2. What is your total discounted utility now of planning to eat ice cream after lunch tomorrow? 3. Do you eat ice…

This is an exercise. Answer the statement below. Why most people wanted to move to another house during pandemic, but felt stuck and keep staying in their home? Does it because they did not have enough money to pay for their house or they felt stress over the pandemic?