Chapter 20: Q.1 (page 463)
Consider the indifference curve illustrated in Figure F-1. Explain, in economic terms, why the curve is convex to the origin.
Short Answer
The curve is convex to the origin due to decreasing marginal utility.
Chapter 20: Q.1 (page 463)
Consider the indifference curve illustrated in Figure F-1. Explain, in economic terms, why the curve is convex to the origin.
The curve is convex to the origin due to decreasing marginal utility.
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The table below represents Sue's preferences for bottled water and soft drinks, the combination of which yields the same level of utility.
Calculate Sue's marginal rate of substitution of soft drinks for bottled water at each rate of consumption of water (or soft drinks). Relate the marginal rate of substitution to marginal utility.
Your classmate tells you that he is indifferent between three soft drinks and two hamburgers or two soft drinks and three hamburgers.
a. Draw a rough diagram of an indifference curve containing your classmate's consumption choices.
b. Suppose that your classmate states that he is also indifferent between two soft drinks and three hamburgers or one soft drink and four hamburgers, but that he prefers three soft drinks and two hamburgers to one soft drink and four hamburgers. Use your diagram from part (a) to reason out whether he can have these preferences.
Where possible, complete the missing cells in the table below.
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