EBK MICROECONOMICS
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781118883228
Author: David
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.12P
To determine
(a)
All optimal baskets with the given prices, Px =1 and Py =1 are to be ascertained.
To determine
(b)
All optimal baskets with the given prices, Px =1 and Py =2 are to be ascertained.
To determine
(c)
The demand for y when Px =1, Py =1 and Px =1, Py> 1 and Px =1, Py<1 is to be ascertained.
To determine
(d)
The section (a), (b) and (c) are to be repeated for function
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