Spotlight on the theory Indifference Curve Analysis The aim of indifference curve analysis is to analyse how a rational consumer chooses between two goods. In other words‚ how the change in the wage rate will affect the choice between leisure time and work time. Indifference analysis combines two concepts; indifference curves and budget lines (constraints) The indifference curve An indifference curve is a line that shows all the possible combinations of two goods between which a person is
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1. When a good or service satisfies wants‚ we say that it provides: A. utility maximization. B. opportunity cost. C. revenue potential. D. utility. 2. Refer to the above data. The value for Y is: A. 25. B. 30. C. 40. D. 45. 3. Refer to the above data. The value for X is: A. 15. B. 5. C. 55. D. 10. 4. Refer to the above data. The value for W is: A. 15. B. 20. C. 25. D. 30. 5. Refer to the above data. The value for Z is: A. -5. B. +5. C. -10. D. zero. 6. A product
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desirable goods‚ a consumer will definitely know which is preferred‚ or will definitely know that s/he would be equally happy with either‚ nor does it imply that the consumer finds both baskets undesirable. Rather‚ indifference implies that both baskets are equally desirable. This state of indifference plays a crucial role in the model of consumer choice. 2. Axiom of Non-Satiation Given two market baskets‚ A and B‚ the consumer will always prefer the basket that has more of at least one item and no
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Following: 1. Indifference Curve - An indifference curve is a graph showing combination of two goods that give the consumer equal satisfaction and utility. Definition: An indifference curve is a graph showing combination of two goods that give the consumer equal satisfaction and utility. Each point on an indifference curve indicates that a consumer is indifferent between the two and all points give him the same utility. Description: Graphically‚ the indifference curve is drawn
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the demand curve? To show what the consumer should do to maximize utility‚ a budget line must be added to the preferences shown in the indifference curves. The picture below adds one. Point a is not attainable because it lies to the right of the budget line. The consumer is indifferent between points b and d because they lie on the same indifference curve‚ but point d is cheaper than b because d lies below the budget line. The consumer wants to get on the highest indifference curve affordable
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II BEHIND THE DEMAND CURVE: THE THEORY OF CONSUMER CHOICE Here‚ the purpose is to explain the derivation of the demand function and to provide an understanding of the consumer decision-making process. Consumer Preferences Individuals make choices based on their personal tastes and preferences. Tastes and preferences are shaped by many factors. Some of the factors are family environment‚ physical condition‚ age‚ sex‚ education‚ religion‚ and location. In the analysis that follows‚ tastes and
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21 : Theory of Cost 1 Recap from last Session Production cost Types of Cost: Accounting/Economic Analysis Cost –Output Relationship Short run cost Analysis Prof. Trupti Mishra‚ School of Management‚ IIT Bombay Session Outline The Long-Run Cost-Output Relations Break-Even Analysis: Linear Cost and Revenue Functions. Break-Even Analysis: Non-Linear Cost and Revenue Function Prof. Trupti Mishra‚ School of Management‚ IIT Bombay long-run is a period for which all inputs
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Microeconomics Summer 2011 Problem Set 1 Due on July 28th in class TRUE-FALSE (2’*7=14’) （B）1. If good 1 is measured on the horizontal axis and good 2 is measured on the vertical axis and if the price of good 1 is p1 and the price of good 2 is p2‚ then the slope of the budget line is -p2/p1. a. True b. False （B）2. If all prices double and income triples‚ then the budget line will become steeper. a. True b. False （B）3. If Melody has more classical records than rock and roll
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2nd part: Microeconomic Analysis Under the Pure Competition Assumption Chap 3-The Theory of Consumer Choice (stiglitz chap 5) Section 1) Preferences: What the Consumer Wants A/ The consumer preferences * Utility= the level of happiness or satisfaction that a person receives from the consumption of goods and services. Utility is a measure of well-being * Focus on 2 goods X and Y * Cardinal/Ordinal measurements related economics problem. cardinal: a variable is cardinally measurable
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UNIT II: UTILITY ANALYSISConcept of Utility * For effective decision-making‚ businessmen have to analyze and understand consumer behavior. Every rational human being endeavors to maximize his total utility by selecting the best from the given set of alternatives. * Utility refers to the satisfaction or pleasure that a consumer obtains by consuming the product or service; or want-satisfying ability of a good or service. * The concept of utility has been developed to explain the basic principles
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