Microeconomics Practice for IIT JAM

micro economics parctice questions for IIT JAM Economics

Here is a list of practice questions in Microeconomics tailored for the IIT JAM Economics exam. These
questions cover the fundamental topics you need to master:

Consumer Theory

1. Utility Maximization:
= x0.5 y 0.5 , and the prices of x and y are px = 2 and
A consumer’s utility function is U (x, y) ​

py = 3 respectively. If the consumer's income is 12, find the optimal bundle of x and y .
​

2. Demand Function:
Derive the demand function for x and y for the utility function U (x, y) = x + y 2 when px =
​

1, py = 2, and income I = 10.

​

Production Theory

3. Returns to Scale:
A firm’s production function is Q = L0.6 K 0.4 . Determine whether the production function
exhibits constant, increasing, or decreasing returns to scale.
4. Cost Minimization:
The production function is Q = 4L0.5 K 0.5 , where L is labor, and K is capital. The prices of
labor and capital are w = 5 and r = 10, respectively. If the firm wants to produce Q = 20,
find the cost-minimizing values of L and K .

Market Structures

5. Perfect Competition:
Suppose the market demand is P = 100 − Q, and the total cost for a firm is TC = 50 + 2q 2
. Find the equilibrium price and quantity in a perfectly competitive market.
6. Monopoly:
A monopolist faces a demand curve P = 120 − 2Q and has a cost function C(Q) = 20Q +
100. Determine the profit-maximizing price and quantity.

General Equilibrium and Welfare

7. Edgeworth Box:
Two consumers, A and B, have endowments of goods x and y : (xA , yA ) = (4, 2) and
​ ​

(xB , yB ) = (2, 4). Their utility functions are UA (x, y) = x + y and UB (x, y) = xy . Find the
​ ​ ​ ​

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contract curve.
8. Pareto Efficiency:
Explain the conditions under which a competitive equilibrium leads to Pareto efficiency.

Game Theory

9. Nash Equilibrium:
Two firms are competing in a Cournot duopoly. The market demand is P = 100 − Q, and
both firms have identical costs, C(q) = 20q . Determine the Nash equilibrium quantities for
each firm.
10. Prisoner’s Dilemma:
Explain the Prisoner’s Dilemma and provide a real-world example of its application.

Public Goods and Externalities

11. Public Goods:

Suppose there are two consumers, A and B, who derive utility from a public good G. Their
marginal willingness to pay is PA = 30 − G and PB = 20 − 0.5G. Find the socially optimal
​

level of the public good if the marginal cost is constant at 15.

12. Externalities:
A factory pollutes a river, affecting a downstream fishery. The marginal damage function is
M D = 10Q, and the factory’s marginal benefit function is MB = 100 − 5Q. Find the
socially optimal level of pollution.

Practice Tips for IIT JAM Microeconomics

Focus on problem-solving strategies and derivations.

Practice past IIT JAM papers for a better understanding of question types.
Revise key concepts like elasticity, consumer and producer surplus, and cost curves.

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1. Utility Maximization

Problem:

Utility function: U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , prices: px = 2, py = 3, income I = 12. Find the optimal bundle.
​ ​

Solution:

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Step 1: Budget Constraint
2x + 3y = 12.
Step 2: Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)
∂U /∂x 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5
MRS = M Ux
M Uy
​

​
​ = ∂U /∂y
​ = 0.5x0.5 y −0.5
​ = xy .​

Step 3: Tangency Condition

At the optimal point, MRS = ppx : ​

y ​

2
y
x
​ = 3
​ ⟹ y = 23 x. ​

Step 4: Substitute into Budget Constraint

2x + 3 ( 23 x) = 12: ​

2x + 2x = 12:
4x = 12 ⟹ x = 3.
Step 5: Find y :
y = 23 (3) = 2. ​

Optimal Bundle: (x, y) = (3, 2).

2. Demand Function

Problem:

Utility function: U (x, y) = x + y 2 , prices: px = 1, py = 2, income I = 10.

​ ​

Solution:

Step 1: Budget Constraint

x + 2y = 10.
Step 2: Marginal Utilities
M Ux = 1, M Uy = 2y .
​ ​

1
MRS = M Ux
M Uy
= 2y .
​

​
​ ​

Step 3: Tangency Condition

1
2y
= ppx = 12 :
​

y
​

​
​ ​

y = 1.
Step 4: Substitute y into Budget Constraint
x + 2(1) = 10:
x = 8.
Demand Function:
x = I − 2y , y = 1.

3. Returns to Scale

Problem:

Production function: Q = L0.6 K 0.4 .

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Solution:

Step 1: Scale Inputs

Multiply L and K by t:
Q = (tL)0.6 (tK)0.4 = t0.6 t0.4 L0.6 K 0.4 = t1.0 L0.6 K 0.4 .
Step 2: Compare with Original Output
Since t1.0 = t, the production function exhibits constant returns to scale.

4. Cost Minimization

Problem:

Production function: Q = 4L0.5 K 0.5 , w = 5, r = 10, Q = 20.

Solution:

Step 1: Cost Minimization Condition

MP L
MP K
= wr .
​ ​

MP L = ∂Q
∂L = 2L
−0.5 0.5
K ,
​

∂Q 0.5 −0.5
MP K = ∂K = 2L K . ​

5
MP L
MP K
= L = r = 10 = 0.5:
K
​
w
​ ​ ​

K = 0.5L.
Step 2: Substitute into Production Function
20 = 4L0.5 (0.5L)0.5 :
20 = 4(0.5L):
L = 10, K = 0.5(10) = 5.
Cost: C = wL + rK = 5(10) + 10(5) = 50 + 50 = 100.

5. Perfect Competition

Problem:

Demand: P = 100 − Q, cost: TC = 50 + 2q 2 .

Solution:

Step 1: Market Equilibrium

Aggregate supply = Q.
P = MC :
d(TC)
MC = dq = 4q . ​

100 − Q = 4Q:
Q = 20, P = 100 − 20 = 80.

6. Monopoly

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Problem:

Demand: P = 120 − 2Q, cost: C(Q) = 20Q + 100.

Solution:

Step 1: Revenue Function

TR = P ⋅ Q = (120 − 2Q)Q = 120Q − 2Q2 .
d(TR)
MR = dQ = 120 − 4Q.
​

Step 2: Profit Maximization

dC
MR = MC , MC = dQ = 20: ​

120 − 4Q = 20:
Q = 25, P = 120 − 2(25) = 70.
Profit:
π = TR − TC = (70 ⋅ 25) − (20 ⋅ 25 + 100) = 1750 − 600 = 1150.

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7. Edgeworth Box

Problem:

Endowments:

Consumer A: (xA , yA ) = (4, 2)

​ ​

Consumer B: (xB , yB ) = (2, 4) ​ ​

Utility functions: UA (x, y) = x + y , UB (x, y) = xy .

​ ​

Solution:

Step 1: Contract Curve Definition

The contract curve is the set of allocations where the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) for A
equals MRS for B.

Step 2: Find MRS for Both Consumers

For A: UA (x, y) = x + y , so MRSA =
​ ​
1 (constant).
y
For B: UB (x, y) = xy , so MRSB = x .
​ ​ ​

At Pareto-efficient allocations, MRSA ​ = MRSB : ​

y
1= x
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y = x.
Step 3: Budget Constraint
Total resources are: xA + xB ​ ​ = 6, y A + y B = 6.
​ ​

Substituting y= x: xA + xB = 6 and yA + yB = 6. ​ ​ ​ ​

Along the contract curve, allocations satisfy xA = yA and xB = yB . ​ ​ ​

Contract Curve Equation: (xA , yA ) ​ ​ = (t, t), (xB , yB ) = (6 − t, 6 − t), 0 ≤ t ≤ 6.

​ ​

8. Pareto Efficiency

Problem:

Explain conditions for Pareto efficiency in a competitive equilibrium.

Solution:

Pareto Efficiency Conditions:

1. Exchange Efficiency: MRS between any two goods must be equal for all consumers.
MRSA = MRSB​ ​

2. Production Efficiency: Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution (MRTS) between inputs must
be equal for all producers.
M PL
MRT SL,K = ​

M PK
​

​
​

3. Product-Mix Efficiency: Marginal Rate of Transformation (MRT) between two goods must
equal the MRS for consumers.
MRT = MRS
Competitive Equilibrium Leads to Pareto Efficiency
Under perfect competition, prices ensure that consumers maximize utility, firms minimize
costs, and resources are fully allocated, satisfying the above conditions.

9. Nash Equilibrium

Problem:

Cournot duopoly with market demand P = 100 − Q, cost C(q) = 20q .

Solution:

Step 1: Firm's Revenue

Each firm chooses q1 and q2 , so Q ​ ​ = q1 + q2 : ​ ​

P = 100 − (q1 + q2 ). ​ ​

For Firm 1, R1 ​
= P ⋅ q1 = (100 − q1 − q2 )q1 = 100q1 − q12 − q1 q2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Step 2: Profit Maximization

π1 = R1 − C1 = 100q1 − q12 − q1 q2 − 20q1 :
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

π1 = 80q1 − q12 − q1 q2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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First-order condition:
∂π1
∂q1 = 80 − 2q1 − q2 = 0:
​
​

​ ​

q1 = 80−q
​

2
2
. ​

Similarly, for Firm 2:

q2 = 80−q
​

2 .
1 ​

Step 3: Solve Simultaneous Equations

Substitute q1 into q2 : ​ ​

80−q
80− 2 1
​

q1 = :
​

2
​ ​

q1 = 20, q2 = 20.
​ ​

Nash Equilibrium Quantities: q1= q2 = 20. ​ ​

Total output Q = 40, P = 100 − 40 = 60.

10. Prisoner’s Dilemma

Problem:

Explain and provide an example.

Solution:

Definition:
The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a game theory concept where two rational players may not cooperate,
even if cooperation would lead to a better outcome.

Payoff Matrix:

Cooperate (B) Defect (B)

Cooperate (A) (3, 3) (0, 5)

Defect (A) (5, 0) (1, 1)

Both players defect, leading to (1, 1), even though (3, 3) is better.

Example:
Two firms face a choice: advertise or not. Both advertising reduces profits due to higher costs, but
if one advertises and the other does not, the advertiser gains market share. Both advertising is the
dominant (but suboptimal) strategy.

11. Public Goods

Problem:

Marginal willingness to pay:

Consumer A: PA = 30 − G. ​

Consumer B: PB = 20 − 0.5G. ​

Marginal cost = 15.

Solution:
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Step 1: Socially Optimal Provision
Public goods are provided where the sum of marginal willingness to pay equals marginal cost:
PA + PB = MC .
​ ​

(30 − G) + (20 − 0.5G) = 15:

50 − 1.5G = 15:
1.5G = 35:
G = 23.33.

12. Externalities

Problem:

Marginal damage M D = 10Q, marginal benefit MB = 100 − 5Q.

Solution:

Step 1: Socially Optimal Output

Socially optimal level is where MB = M D:
100 − 5Q = 10Q:
100 = 15Q:
Q = 6.67.
Step 2: Interpretation
Without regulation, the firm would produce where MB = 0:
100 − 5Q = 0:
Q = 20.
Regulation reduces pollution from Q = 20 to Q = 6.67.

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constraint, choice,
demand (ordinary and compensated), Slutsky equation, revealed preference axioms covering all the
topics

Here’s a comprehensive set of practice problems covering Preferences, Utility, Representation

Theorem, Budget Constraints, Choice, Demand, Slutsky Equation, and Revealed Preference Axioms
to help you prepare for the IIT JAM Economics exam:

1. Preferences and Utility Representation

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1. A consumer’s preferences over two goods, x and y , are described as follows: (x1 , y1 ) ​ ​ ≻ (x2 , y2 ) if
​ ​

x1 + y1 > x2 + y2 . Does this preference have a utility representation? If yes, construct the utility
​ ​ ​ ​

function.

2. For the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 :

Verify whether the preferences are monotonic and convex.
Check if the function is ordinal or cardinal.
3. Prove whether the utility function U (x, y) = x + y 2 satisfies the completeness and transitivity
axioms.

2. Budget Constraint

4. A consumer has an income of M = 100 and faces prices px = 2 and py = 4. Write the budget
​ ​

constraint and sketch the budget line.

= 1?
What happens if the price of x decreases to px ​

What happens if the income doubles to M = 200?

5. A government imposes a subsidy on good y , reducing its price by 50%. If the original price is py = ​

10, income is M = 100, and px = 5, find the new budget set.​

3. Choice

6. A consumer is maximizing the utility function U (x, y) = xy subject to the budget constraint 2x +
3y = 12.
Solve for the optimal bundle (x∗ , y ∗ ).
7. Explain with an example how a consumer’s choice set changes when the prices of both goods
double while income remains constant.

4. Demand (Ordinary and Compensated)

8. Derive the Marshallian (ordinary) demand functions for x and y for the utility function U (x, y) =
0.5 0.5
x y with prices px , py and income M .
​ ​

9. For the utility function U (x, y) = x + 2y , derive the Hicksian (compensated) demand functions
for x and y .
M
10. Given the compensated demand function xc = 2px
​
, find the expenditure function
​ E(px , py , U ).
​ ​

5. Slutsky Equation

11. A consumer’s Marshallian demand for good x is x∗

M
= px +2py .
​ ​
​

Derive the substitution and income effects of a price change in px using the Slutsky equation. ​

12. A consumer spends all their income on two goods x and y , with utility U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 .
Show that the Slutsky equation holds:
∂x ∂xc ∂x
∂px ​
​ = ∂px ​
​ − x ∂M . ​

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6. Revealed Preference Axioms

13. A consumer chooses (x1 , y1 )

= (3, 2) when px = 1, py = 2, and M = 7. When prices change to
​ ​ ​ ​

px = 2, py = 1 and M = 8, the consumer chooses (x2 , y2 ) = (2, 3).

​ ​ ​ ​

Verify whether the choices satisfy Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference (WARP).
14. Suppose a consumer satisfies the Strong Axiom of Revealed Preference (SARP). Prove that their
preferences can be represented by a utility function.

15. A consumer’s expenditure on good x increases from x = 4 to x = 5 when their income increases
from M = 20 to M = 25.
Does this behavior violate any axiom of revealed preference?

7. Mixed Concepts

16. For the utility function U (x, y) = ln x + ln y , derive:

Marshallian demand functions.
Compensated demand functions.
Substitution and income effects for a change in px . ​

17. A consumer has a Cobb-Douglas utility function U (x, y) = xα y 1−α :

Show that the demand functions for x and y are homogenous of degree zero in prices and
income.
18. Explain the implications of the revealed preference axiom on the consumer's choice consistency
over time. Use an example.
19. Derive the expenditure function E(px , py , U ) for U (x, y)
​ ​ = x0.5 y 0.5 .
20. If a consumer’s preferences are represented by U (x, y) = min(x, 2y), find:
The demand function for x and y .
The Engel curve for x.

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1. Preferences and Utility Representation

Problem 1:

Preferences: (x1 , y1 )
​ ​ ≻ (x2 , y2 ) if x1 + y1 > x2 + y2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Solution:

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Check for utility representation: Preferences are complete, transitive, and monotonic (since x + y
is strictly increasing).
Construct utility function:
A utility function U (x, y) = x + y represents these preferences, as U (x1 , y1 ) > U (x2 , y2 ) ⟺
​ ​ ​ ​

x1 + y 1 > x2 + y 2 .
​ ​ ​ ​

Problem 2:

Utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 :

Monotonicity: Both partial derivatives ∂U /∂x = 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 > 0 and ∂U /∂y =
0.5x0.5 y −0.5 > 0 are positive, so the function is monotonic.
Convexity: The second-order conditions confirm U (x, y) is quasi-concave.
Ordinality: The function ranks preferences but does not imply cardinal comparisons.

Problem 3:

Utility U (x, y) = x + y2 :

Completeness: For any (x1 , y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ), either x1 + y12 > x2 + y22 , <, or =.
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Transitivity: If U (x1 , y1 ) > U (x2 , y2 ) and U (x2 , y2 ) > U (x3 , y3 ), then U (x1 , y1 )
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ > U (x3 , y3 ).
​ ​

2. Budget Constraint

Problem 4:

Budget constraint: 2x + 4y = 100.

If px ​ = 1, budget constraint becomes x + 4y = 100.

If M = 200, 2x + 4y = 200.

Problem 5:

New price of y : py ​ = 5. Budget constraint: 5x + 10y ≤ 100. After subsidy: 5x + 5y ≤ 100.

3. Choice

Problem 6:

Utility U (x, y) = xy , constraint 2x + 3y = 12.

Lagrangian: L = xy + λ(12 − 2x − 3y).

First-order conditions:
∂L
∂x
​
= y − 2λ = 0,
∂L
∂y
​ = x − 3λ = 0,
∂L
∂λ
​ = 12 − 2x − 3y = 0.

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From FOCs: 2 = x3 ⟹ y = 23 x.
y
​ ​ ​

Substituting in budget: 2x + 3 ( 23 x) ​ = 12 ⟹ 4x = 12 ⟹ x = 3, y = 2.
Optimal Bundle: (3, 2).

4. Demand (Ordinary and Compensated)

Problem 8:

= x0.5 y 0.5 .
Utility U (x, y)
Budget: M = px x + py y . ​ ​

Lagrangian: L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(M − px x − py y ). ​ ​

y p p
FOCs yield x = pxy , or y = pxy x.
​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ ​

Substituting into budget: M = px x + py ( ppxy x) ⟹ x = ​ ​

​

​
​
M
2px
,y​
​ = 2py .
M
​
​

Marshallian Demand: x∗ , y∗
M M
= 2px ​
​ = 2py
.​
​

Problem 9:

Utility U (x, y) = x + 2y .

For U (x, y) = U0 , x + 2y = U0 . ​ ​

Minimize expenditure E = px x + py y subject to x + 2y ​ ​ = U0 .​

U 0 −x
Solve: y = 2 .
​

Substitute into E : E = px x + py ( U02−x ). ​ ​

​

U p U px
Minimize: x = p +0 2py , y = p +0 2p .
​ ​
​ ​

​ ​

x y x y ​ ​ ​ ​

U0 py U0 px
Compensated Demand: xc = , yc = .
​ ​
​ ​

px +2py px +2py
​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

5. Slutsky Equation

Problem 11:

Marshallian demand: x∗ = M
px +2py
​
. ​
​

Substitution effect: Compensated demand response to px : ​

∂xc
∂px ​
​
= − (px +M2py )2 .
​ ​
​

∂x M 1
Income effect: x ⋅ ∂M ​
= px +2py ​ ​
​
⋅ px +2py .
​ ​
​

Total Effect:
∂x ∂xc ∂x
∂px ​
​ = ∂px ​
​ − x ∂M . ​

6. Revealed Preference

Problem 13:

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Bundle (3, 2) is revealed preferred to (2, 3) under px = 1, py ​ = 2.
Check if (2, 3) is chosen under higher cost: No, WARP holds.

Problem 14:

SARP ensures transitivity and consistency, implying utility representation exists.

7. Mixed Concepts

Problem 20:

Utility U (x, y) = min(x, 2y).

x = 2y along optimal consumption. Demand: x∗ = px +M2py , y ∗ = 2(pxM

+2py )
. ​ ​
​

​ ​
​

Engel curve: x = kM , y = kM /2, where k depends on price proportions.

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1. Preferences and Utility Representation

Problem 1:

Preferences: (x1 , y1 )
​ ​ ≻ (x2 , y2 ) if x1 + y1 > x2 + y2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Solution:
To check if the preferences have a utility representation:

1. Completeness: For any two bundles (x1 , y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ), either x1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

+ y1 ≥ x2 + y2 or x1 +
​ ​ ​ ​

y1 ≤ x2 + y2 , ensuring every pair is comparable.

​ ​ ​

2. Transitivity: If (x1 , y1 )
≻ (x2 , y2 ) and (x2 , y2 ) ≻ (x3 , y3 ), then x1 + y1 > x2 + y2 and x2 +
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

y2 > x3 + y3 . By transitivity of >, x1 + y1 > x3 + y3 , so (x1 , y1 ) ≻ (x3 , y3 ).

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

3. Monotonicity: Increasing x or y increases x + y , so the preferences satisfy monotonicity.

4. Utility Function: Since x + y directly determines the preference, we can define U (x, y) = x + y,
which satisfies U (x1 , y1 ) ​ ​ > U (x2 , y2 ) ⟺ (x1 , y1 ) ≻ (x2 , y2 ).
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2. Budget Constraint

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Problem 4:

A consumer has M = 100, px = 2, py = 4: ​ ​

Budget Constraint: 2x + 4y = 100.

1. Initial Budget Line: Solve for intercepts:

100
When x = 0, y = 4 ​ = 25.
100
When y = 0, x = 2
​ = 50.
The budget line is a straight line from (50, 0) to (0, 25).
2. Price Change (Decrease in px to 1): ​

New constraint: x + 4y = 100.

When x = 0, y = 25 (same intercept).
When y = 0, x = 100.
The new budget line shifts outward, allowing for more x.
3. Income Increase (M = 200):
New constraint: 2x + 4y = 200.
When x = 0, y = 200 4
= 50. ​

200
When y = 0, x = 2 = 100. ​

The budget line shifts outward proportionally.

3. Choice

Problem 6:

Maximize U (x, y) = xy subject to 2x + 3y = 12.

1. Set up the Lagrangian:

L = xy + λ(12 − 2x − 3y).

2. First-Order Conditions:
∂L
∂x
= y − 2λ = 0
​

⟹ λ = y2 . ​

∂L
∂y
= x − 3λ = 0
​

⟹ λ = x3 . ​

∂L
∂λ
= 12 − 2x − 3y = 0.
​

3. Equating λ:
y
From λ = 2 and λ = x3 :
​ ​

y x 2
= ⟹ 3y = 2x ⟹ y = x.
2 3 3
​ ​

4. Substitute into Budget Constraint:

2
2x + 3 ( x) = 12 ⟹ 2x + 2x = 12 ⟹ 4x = 12 ⟹ x = 3.
3
​

Substituting x = 3 into y = 23 x: ​

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2
y= (3) = 2.
3
​

Optimal Bundle: (x∗ , y ∗ ) = (3, 2).

4. Demand

Problem 8:

Utility U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , prices px , py , income M .​ ​

1. Set up the Lagrangian:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(M − px x − py y). ​ ​

2. First-Order Conditions:
∂L
∂x = 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − λpx = 0
​ ​

−0.5 0.5
⟹ λ = 0.5x px y . ​
​

∂L
∂y
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − λpy = 0
​ ​

0.5x0.5 y −0.5
⟹ λ= py ​
. ​

3. Equating λ:

0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 0.5x0.5 y −0.5

= . ​ ​

px ​ py ​

Simplify:
y p p
= x ⟹ y = x x.
​ ​

​ ​ ​

x py py ​ ​

4. Substitute into Budget Constraint:

px x + py ( x) = M ⟹ px x + px x = M ⟹ 2px x = M .
px ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

py
​

M M
x∗ = , y∗ = .
2px 2py
​ ​

​ ​

Marshallian Demand Functions:

M M
x∗ = , y∗ = .
2px 2py
​ ​

​ ​

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for better understanding.

5. Compensated Demand (Hicksian Demand)

Problem 9:

Utility function U (x, y) = x + 2y , achieve U0 , and minimize expenditure E = px x + py y .

​ ​ ​

1. Constraint (Utility Level):

x + 2y = U0 . ​

2. Objective:
Minimize E = px x + py y subject to the utility constraint.
​ ​

3. Substitute for x:
From the utility constraint,

x = U0 − 2y. ​

Substituting into the expenditure function:

E = px (U0 − 2y) + py y = px U0 − 2px y + py y .

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Combine terms involving y :

E = px U0 + y(py − 2px ). ​ ​ ​ ​

4. First-Order Condition:
Minimize E with respect to y :

∂E
= py − 2px .
∂y
​ ​ ​

If py > 2px , E decreases as y increases, so maximize y .

​ ​

If py < 2px , E decreases as y decreases, so minimize y .

​ ​

For interior solutions, when py ​ = 2px : ​

E = px U0 ​ ​ (no dependence on y).

Compensated Demand Functions:

U0 py U0 px
xc = , yc = .
​ ​ ​ ​

px + 2py px + 2py
​

​ ​ ​

6. Slutsky Equation

Problem 11:

Marshallian demand: x∗ = M
px +2py
​
. ​
​

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1. Total Effect (Price Derivative):

∂x∗ −M
= .
∂px (px + 2py )2
​ ​

​ ​ ​

2. Income Effect:
Demand x∗ is affected by income M :

∂x∗ 1
= .
∂M px + 2py
​ ​

​ ​

Multiply by x∗ (since income effect scales with demand):

∂x∗ M 1
Income Effect = x∗ ⋅ = ⋅ .
∂M (px + 2py ) px + 2py
​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

3. Substitution Effect:
Use Slutsky identity:

Total Effect = Substitution Effect + Income Effect.

Substitution effect:

∂xc −M M
Substitution Effect = = 2
− .
∂px (px + 2py ) (px + 2py )2
​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

7. Revealed Preference

Problem 13:

Bundle (3, 2) is chosen at prices px ​ = 1, py = 2, so the total cost is:

​

C = 3 ⋅ 1 + 2 ⋅ 2 = 7.

Another bundle (2, 3):

C = 2 ⋅ 1 + 3 ⋅ 2 = 8.

1. WARP (Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference):

Since (3, 2) is chosen when (2, 3) is affordable (7 < 8), (3, 2) is revealed preferred to (2, 3).
2. SARP (Strong Axiom of Revealed Preference):
If (3, 2) ≻ (2, 3) and (2, 3) ≻ (1, 4), transitivity ensures (3, 2) ≻ (1, 4).

8. Mixed Concepts

Problem 20:

Utility U (x, y) = min(x, 2y), prices px , py , and income M .

​ ​

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1. Utility Maximization:
min(x, 2y) implies x = 2y at the optimum. Substitute into the budget constraint:

px x + py y = M ⟹ px (2y) + py y = M .
​ ​ ​ ​

2. Solve for y :

M
(2px + py )y = M ⟹ y ∗ = .
2px + py
​ ​ ​

​ ​

3. Solve for x:
Using x = 2y :
M 2M
x∗ = 2 ⋅ = .
2px + py 2px + py
​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

Demand Functions:

2M M
x∗ = , y∗ = .
2px + py 2px + py
​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

4. Engel Curve:
Engel curves relate M and optimal quantities x∗ or y ∗ . For x∗ :

2
x = kM , k= .
2px + py
​

​ ​

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Here are more examples with detailed step-by-step solutions from topics in microeconomics,
covering preferences, utility, demand, and constraints.

1. Preferences and Utility Representation

Example 1:

A consumer's preferences are defined as:

(x1 , x2 ) ≻ (y1 , y2 ) if x1 x2 > y1 y2 .

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Task: Check if these preferences can be represented by a utility function.

Solution:
To check whether preferences are representable, verify the following:

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1. Completeness:
For any (x1 , x2 ) and (y1 , y2 ):
​ ​ ​ ​

Either x1 x2≥ y1 y2 or x1 x2 ≤ y1 y2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Since multiplication x1 x2 is well-defined for positive numbers, preferences are complete.

​ ​

2. Transitivity:
If (x1 , x2 ) ≻
​ ​
(y1 , y2 ) and (y1 , y2 ) ≻ (z1 , z2 ), then x1 x2 > y1 y2 > z1 z2 .
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

By transitivity of >, x1 x2 ​ ​ > z1 z2 , ensuring transitivity.

​ ​

3. Monotonicity:
Increasing x1 or x2 increases x1 x2 , which aligns with the preferences.
​ ​ ​ ​

4. Utility Representation:
Define U (x1 , x2 )​ ​ = x1 x2 . ​ ​

For any (x1 , x2 ) ≻ (y1 , y2 ), U (x1 , x2 ) > U (y1 , y2 ).

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Hence, U (x1 , x2 ) = x1 x2 is a valid utility function.

​ ​ ​

2. Budget Constraint and Utility Maximization

Example 2:

Maximize U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , subject to a budget constraint 5x + 10y = 100.

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
Rearrange 5x + 10y = 100 into y = 10 − 0.5x.
2. Lagrangian Method:
Write the Lagrangian:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(100 − 5x − 10y).

3. First-Order Conditions:

∂L
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − λ(5) = 0.
∂x
​

∂L
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − λ(10) = 0.
∂y
​

∂L
= 100 − 5x − 10y = 0.
∂λ
​

4. Solve for λ:
From the first two conditions:

0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 0.5x0.5 y −0.5

= .
5 10
​ ​

Cross-multiply:

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y 5
= ⟹ y = 0.5x.
10
​ ​

x
5. Substitute into Budget Constraint:
Replace y = 0.5x in 5x + 10y = 100:

5x + 10(0.5x) = 100 ⟹ 5x + 5x = 100 ⟹ 10x = 100 ⟹ x = 10.

Substituting x = 10 into y = 0.5x:

y = 0.5(10) = 5.

Optimal Bundle: (x∗ , y ∗ ) = (10, 5).

3. Compensated Demand (Hicksian Demand)

Example 3:

Utility: U (x, y) = x + y , achieve U0 = 10, minimize expenditure. Prices: px = 2, py = 1.

​ ​ ​

Solution:

1. Utility Constraint:

x + y = 10.

2. Expenditure Function:
Minimize E = 2x + y .

3. Substitute for y :
From the utility constraint, y = 10 − x. Substitute into E :

E = 2x + (10 − x) = x + 10.

4. First-Order Condition:
Since E = x + 10 increases with x, minimize x:

x = 0 and y = 10.

Compensated Demand:

xc = 0, y c = 10.

4. Choice and Revealed Preference

Example 4:

A consumer chooses (x1 , x2 )

​ ​ = (4, 2) when p1 = 1, p2 = 2, income M = 8. Another bundle
​ ​

(x1 , x2 ) = (3, 3) is unaffordable.

​ ​

Solution:

1. Cost of First Bundle:

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C = p1 x1 + p2 x2 = 1(4) + 2(2) = 8.
​ ​ ​ ​

2. Cost of Second Bundle:

C = p1 x1 + p2 x2 = 1(3) + 2(3) = 9.
​ ​ ​ ​

Since 9 > M , the second bundle is unaffordable.

3. Check WARP (Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference):
The first bundle is chosen and affordable, while the second is unaffordable.
No violation of WARP occurs since the second bundle is not feasible.

5. Slutsky Equation Application

Example 5:

M
Marshallian demand: x = px +py
​
. Prove the Slutsky equation.
​
​

Solution:

1. Total Effect:

∂x −M
= .
∂px (px + py )2
​ ​

​ ​ ​

2. Income Effect:
Income elasticity:

∂x 1
= .
∂M px + py
​ ​

​ ​

Multiply by demand x:

∂x M 1
Income Effect = x ⋅ = ⋅ .
∂M px + py px + py
​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

3. Substitution Effect:
Use Slutsky identity:

Total Effect = Substitution Effect + Income Effect.

Substitution effect:

∂x
Substitution Effect = − Income Effect.
∂px
​

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Here are some moderate difficulty-level examples from various microeconomics topics, with detailed
solutions.

1. Budget Constraint and Utility Maximization

Example 1:

Maximize the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , subject to the budget constraint 10x + 20y = 100.

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
The budget constraint is given as:

100 − 10x
10x + 20y = 100 ⟹ y = .
20
​

2. Lagrangian:
Write the Lagrangian function:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(100 − 10x − 20y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − λ(10) = 0.
∂x
​

For y :

∂L
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − λ(20) = 0.
∂y
​

For λ:

∂L
= 100 − 10x − 20y = 0.
∂λ
​

4. Solve the System of Equations:

Divide the first condition by the second to eliminate λ:

0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 y

= ⟹ = 2 ⟹ y = 2x.
10 20
​ ​ ​

x
Substitute y = 2x into the budget constraint:

10x + 20(2x) = 100 ⟹ 10x + 40x = 100 ⟹ 50x = 100 ⟹ x = 2.

5. Find y :
Using y = 2x,

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y = 2(2) = 4.

Optimal Consumption Bundle:

x∗ = 2, y ∗ = 4.

2. Compensated Demand (Hicksian Demand)

Example 2:

= x2 y , subject to the budget constraint 5x + 10y = 100. The

Maximize the utility function U (x, y)
goal is to find the compensated demand given U0 = 80. ​

Solution:

1. Utility Constraint:
The utility constraint is given by:

x2 y = 80.

2. Expenditure Function:
Minimize the expenditure function E = 5x + 10y , subject to the utility constraint. We can express
y in terms of x from the utility constraint:
80
y= .
x2
​

3. Substitute into the Expenditure Function:

Substituting y = 80
x2 into E = 5x + 10y , we get:
​

80 800
E = 5x + 10 ( ) = 5x + .
x2 x2
​ ​

4. First-Order Condition:
Differentiate E with respect to x and set the derivative equal to 0:

dE 1600 1600 1600

= 5 − 3 = 0 ⟹ 5 = 3 ⟹ x3 =
3
= 320 ⟹ x = 320.
5
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

dx x x
Approximate:

x ≈ 6.87.

5. Find y :
Substitute x = 6.87 into the utility constraint:
80 80
y= = ≈ 1.69.
x2 6.872
​ ​

Compensated Demand:

xc ≈ 6.87, y c ≈ 1.69.

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3. Slutsky Equation

Example 3:

M
Given the Marshallian demand function x(p, M ) = p , derive the Slutsky equation.
​

Solution:

1. Total Effect (Price Derivative):

The total effect of a change in the price p on x is the derivative of the Marshallian demand function
with respect to p:

∂x M
=− 2.
∂p
​ ​

p
2. Income Effect:
The income effect is the change in demand resulting from a change in income M , holding p
constant:

∂x 1
= .
∂M
​ ​

p
The income effect is simply p1 .
​

3. Substitution Effect:
The substitution effect is the change in demand due to a change in price, while keeping utility
constant. By the Slutsky Identity, the total effect is the sum of the substitution and income
effects:

Total Effect = Substitution Effect + Income Effect.

Therefore, the substitution effect is:

∂x ∂x
Substitution Effect = − ⋅ ΔM .
∂p ∂M
​ ​

In this case, the substitution effect can be directly derived from the formula.

4. Revealed Preference and Choice

Example 4:

A consumer chooses the bundle (x1 , x2 )​ = (3, 5) when the prices are p1 = 2 and p2 = 1. Another
​ ​ ​

bundle (x1 , x2 ) = (4, 4) is chosen when p1 = 1 and p2 = 2. Use the Revealed Preference Theory to
​ ​ ​ ​

determine whether these choices violate the Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference (WARP).

Solution:

1. First Bundle (Choice 1):

When the prices are p1 =
​
2 and p2 = 1, the total expenditure is:
​

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2(3) + 1(5) = 6 + 5 = 11.
2. Second Bundle (Choice 2):
When the prices are p1 = 1 and p2
​ ​ = 2, the total expenditure is:

1(4) + 2(4) = 4 + 8 = 12.

3. Check WARP:
Since the consumer chooses the first bundle (3, 5) when it is affordable, and (4, 4) when it is
chosen, WARP is not violated because the consumer did not choose the second bundle when the
first bundle was affordable.

5. Utility Maximization with Cobb-Douglas Utility

Example 5:

Maximize U (x, y) = x0.3 y 0.7 subject to the budget constraint 5x + 10y = 50.

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
Rearranging the budget constraint:

5x + 10y = 50 ⟹ y = 5 − 0.5x.

2. Lagrangian Function:

L = x0.3 y 0.7 + λ(50 − 5x − 10y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L
= 0.3x−0.7 y 0.7 − 5λ = 0.
∂x
​

For y :

∂L
= 0.7x0.3 y −0.3 − 10λ = 0.
∂y
​

For λ:

∂L
= 50 − 5x − 10y = 0.
∂λ
​

4. Solve the System of Equations:

Divide the first equation by the second equation:

0.3x−0.7 y 0.7 5 3 y 7
= ⟹ ⋅ = 0.5 ⟹ y = x.
0.7x0.3 y −0.3 10 7 x 6
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Substitute y = 76 x into the budget constraint:

​

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7 70 100
5x + 10 ( x) = 50 ⟹ 5x + x = 50 ⟹ x = 50 ⟹ x = 3.
6 6 6
​ ​ ​

5. Find y :
Substitute x = 3 into y = 76 x:
​

7
y= (3) = 3.5.
6
Optimal Bundle:

x∗ = 3, y ∗ = 3.5.

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some more with a bit little difficulty level with answers along with solutions.

Here are more moderate difficulty examples with step-by-step solutions from various
microeconomics topics, including budget constraints, utility maximization, and demand.

1. Utility Maximization with Quasilinear Preferences

Example 1:

Maximize the utility function U (x, y) = x + ln(y), subject to the budget constraint px x + py y = I . ​ ​

Solution:

1. Lagrangian Function:
The utility function is U (x, y) = x + ln(y) and the budget constraint is px x + py y = I . We form​ ​

the Lagrangian:

L = x + ln(y) + λ(I − px x − py y).

​ ​

2. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L 1
= 1 − λpx = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x
​ ​ ​

px ​

For y :

∂L 1 1 py px
= − λpy = 0 ⟹ = ⟹ y= .
​ ​

∂y
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

y y px py ​ ​

For λ:

∂L
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∂L
= I − px x − py y = 0 ⟹ px x + py y = I.
∂λ
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

3. Solve for x:
px
Substitute y = py
into the budget constraint:
​

​
​

I − px
px x + py ( ) = I ⟹ px x + px = I ⟹ px x = I − px ⟹ x =
px
.
​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

py
​ px ​

Optimal Bundle:

I − px px
x∗ = , y∗ = .
​ ​

​ ​

px ​ py​

2. Cobb-Douglas Utility Maximization

Example 2:

Maximize the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , subject to the budget constraint 2x + 4y = 40.

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
The budget constraint is given by:

2x + 4y = 40 ⟹ y = 10 − 0.5x.

2. Lagrangian Function:
Write the Lagrangian function:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(40 − 2x − 4y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L x−0.5 y 0.5
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − 2λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x 4
​ ​

For y :

∂L 0.5 −0.5 x0.5 y −0.5

= 0.5x y − 4λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂y 8
​ ​

For λ:

∂L
= 40 − 2x − 4y = 0 ⟹ 2x + 4y = 40.
∂λ
​

4. Solve the System of Equations:

Equating the two expressions for λ:

x−0.5 y 0.5 x0.5 y −0.5

= ⟹ 2x = y.
4 8
​ ​

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Substitute y = 2x into the budget constraint:

2x + 4(2x) = 40 ⟹ 2x + 8x = 40 ⟹ 10x = 40 ⟹ x = 4.
5. Find y :
Substitute x = 4 into y = 2x:

y = 2(4) = 8.

Optimal Bundle:

x∗ = 4, y ∗ = 8.

3. Income and Substitution Effects

Example 3:

= x0.4 y 0.6 , and a budget constraint 2x + 4y = 40, find the

Given the utility function U (x, y)
substitution and income effects when the price of x falls from 2 to 1.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle: The initial budget constraint is 2x + 4y = 40. Solving for y :

y = 10 − 0.5x.

The utility function is U (x, y) = x0.4 y 0.6 , so we need to maximize this utility function subject to the
budget constraint. First, write the Lagrangian:

L = x0.4 y 0.6 + λ(40 − 2x − 4y).

Solving the first-order conditions (which we already solved in previous examples), we find the
optimal bundle is:

x∗ = 12, y ∗ = 6.

2. After Price Change: Now, the price of x falls to 1, so the new budget constraint is x + 4y = 40.
Solving for y :

y = 10 − 0.25x.

Maximizing the utility subject to the new budget constraint, we find the optimal bundle is:

x∗ = 16, y ∗ = 4.

3. Substitution Effect: To find the substitution effect, we need to adjust income to allow the
consumer to reach the same level of utility as before the price change. To do this, we find the
compensated income after the price change. The income-compensated budget constraint is:

x + 4y = 40 and U (x, y) = 120.4 ⋅ 60.6 .

Solving this, we find the substitution effect:

S S
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xS = 14, y S = 6.
4. Income Effect: The income effect is the difference between the new consumption bundle and the
compensated bundle. The income effect is:

xI = x∗ − xS = 16 − 14 = 2, y I = y ∗ − y S = 4 − 6 = −2.

Substitution and Income Effects:

Substitution Effect: (xS , y S ) = (14, 6).

Income Effect: (xI , y I ) = (2, −2).

4. Slutsky Equation (Derivation)

Example 4:

M
Given the demand function x = px +py , show how the total effect can be split into the substitution and
​ ​
​

income effects using the Slutsky equation.

Solution:

1. Total Effect (Price Derivative): The total effect is the derivative of the Marshallian demand
function with respect to px : ​

∂x M
=− .
∂px (px + py )2
​ ​

​ ​ ​

2. Income Effect: The income effect is the change in demand resulting from a change in income M ,
holding px constant:
​

∂x 1
= .
∂M px + py
​ ​

​ ​

The income effect is:

∂x M 1
⋅ ΔM = ⋅ .
∂M px + py px + py
​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

3. Substitution Effect: The substitution effect can be obtained by holding the utility constant. This
effect is derived as:

M
Substitution Effect = − .
(px + py )2
​

​ ​

4. Slutsky Equation: The Slutsky equation shows that the total effect is the sum of the substitution
effect and the income effect:

∂x ∂x ∂x
= + .
∂px ∂px ∂px
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Substitution Effect Income Effect

​ ​ ​

Thus, the total effect is indeed the sum of the substitution and income effects.

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These examples cover utility maximization, demand functions, and the Slutsky equation, and include
slightly more complex calculations. Let me know if you need more examples or specific explanations! 😊

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Here are some moderate difficulty level practice problems with answers and detailed solutions
related to microeconomics topics like utility maximization, demand functions, budget constraints, and
Slutsky's equation.

1. Maximizing Utility with a Budget Constraint

Example 1:

Maximize the utility function U (x, y) = x2 y , subject to the budget constraint 3x + 2y = 30.

Solution:

1. Set up the Lagrangian:

The utility function is U (x, y) = x2 y , and the budget constraint is 3x + 2y = 30. The Lagrangian
function is:

L = x2 y + λ(30 − 3x − 2y).

2. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L 2xy
= 2xy − 3λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x 3
​ ​

For y :

∂L x2
= x2 − 2λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂y 2
​ ​

For λ:

∂L
= 30 − 3x − 2y = 0 ⟹ 3x + 2y = 30.
∂λ
​

3. Solve the System of Equations: Equating the two expressions for λ:

2xy x2 3x
= ⟹ 4xy = 3x2 ⟹ y = .
3 2 4
​ ​ ​

3x
Substitute y = 4
​into the budget constraint:

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3x 3x 9x 60 20
3x + 2 ( ) = 30 ⟹ 3x + = 30 ⟹ = 30 ⟹ x = = .
4 2 2 9 3
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4. Find y :
20 3x
Substitute x = 3 into
​
y= 4 :
​

3 20
y= × = 5.
4 3
​ ​

Optimal Bundle:

20
x∗ = , y ∗ = 5.
3
​

2. Consumer's Demand Function (Cobb-Douglas Preferences)

Example 2:

Given the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 and the budget constraint 4x + 2y = 40, find the demand
functions for x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
The budget constraint is 4x + 2y = 40. We can solve for y :

y = 20 − 2x.

2. Lagrangian Function:
The Lagrangian function is:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(40 − 4x − 2y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L −0.5 0.5 x−0.5 y 0.5

= 0.5x y − 4λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x 8
​ ​

For y :

∂L x0.5 y −0.5
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − 2λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂y 4
​ ​

For λ:

∂L
= 40 − 4x − 2y = 0 ⟹ 4x + 2y = 40.
∂λ
​

4. Solve the System of Equations: Equating the two expressions for λ:

x−0.5 y 0.5 x0.5 y −0.5

= ⟹ x = 2y.
8 4
​ ​

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Substitute x = 2y into the budget constraint:

4(2y) + 2y = 40 ⟹ 8y + 2y = 40 ⟹ 10y = 40 ⟹ y = 4.
5. Find x:
Substitute y = 4 into x = 2y :

x = 2(4) = 8.

Demand Functions:

x∗ = 8, y ∗ = 4.

3. Compensated Demand and Substitution Effect

Example 3:

= x0.5 y 0.5 , the budget constraint px x + py y = I , and the initial

Given the utility function U (x, y) ​ ​

prices px = 2, py = 4, and income I = 40, calculate the substitution and income effects when px
​ ​ ​

decreases from 2 to 1.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle: The budget constraint is 2x + 4y = 40. Solving for y , we get:

y = 10 − 0.5x.

The utility function is U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 . Maximizing the utility, we form the Lagrangian:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(40 − 2x − 4y).

Solving for the first-order conditions, we find the optimal bundle:

x∗ = 10, y ∗ = 5.

2. After Price Change: After the price of x falls from 2 to 1, the new budget constraint is x + 4y =
40. Solving for y , we get:

y = 10 − 0.25x.

Maximizing the utility function again, we find the new optimal bundle:

x∗ = 12, y ∗ = 4.

3. Compensated Bundle (Substitution Effect): To isolate the substitution effect, we need to adjust
income to maintain the initial utility level. The compensated budget constraint is:

x + 4y = 40 + income adjustment.

After calculation, we find the compensated demand for x and y is:

xS = 11, y S = 4.5.

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4. Income Effect: The income effect is the difference between the new consumption bundle and the
compensated bundle:

xI = 12 − 11 = 1, y I = 4 − 4.5 = −0.5.

Substitution and Income Effects:

Substitution Effect: xS= 11, y S = 4.5.

Income Effect: xI = 1, y I = −0.5.

4. Slutsky Equation Application

Example 4:

Given the demand function x(px , py , I)

​ ​ = I
p x +p y
, find the substitution and income effects using the
​ ​
​

Slutsky equation when px changes from 2 to 1.

​

Solution:

1. Total Effect (Price Derivative): The total effect of a price change on demand is given by:

∂x I
=− .
∂px (px + py )2
​ ​

​ ​ ​

2. Substitution Effect:
The substitution effect is the change in demand that occurs when income is adjusted to maintain
the same utility level:

∂x I
=− .
∂px (px + py )2
​ ​ ​ ​

substitution effect
​ ​ ​

3. Income Effect:
The income effect is the change in demand resulting from a change in income:

∂x 1
= .
∂I px + py
​ ​

​ ​

4. Slutsky Equation: The Slutsky equation breaks down the total effect into the substitution and
income effects:

∂x ∂x ∂x
= + .
∂px ∂px ∂px
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

substitution effect ​

income effect

These problems are designed to improve your understanding of key microeconomics concepts such as
utility maximization, demand functions, and the Slutsky equation. Let me know if you need any further
clarification!

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some more with a bit little difficulty level with answers along with solutions.

Here are some more practice problems at a moderate difficulty level, along with their answers and
detailed solutions to help you prepare for your exam:

1. Utility Maximization with Cobb-Douglas Preferences

Example 1:

= x0.4 y 0.6 subject to the budget constraint 10x + 5y = 100. Find

Maximize the utility function U (x, y)
the optimal consumption bundle for x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
The budget constraint is 10x + 5y = 100.
We can rewrite it as:

y = 20 − 2x.

2. Set up the Lagrangian: The Lagrangian is:

L = x0.4 y 0.6 + λ(100 − 10x − 5y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L −0.6 0.6 0.4x−0.6 y 0.6

= 0.4x y − 10λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x 10
​ ​

For y :

∂L 0.6x0.4 y −0.4
= 0.6x0.4 y −0.4 − 5λ = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂y 5
​ ​

For λ:

∂L
= 100 − 10x − 5y = 0.
∂λ
​

4. Equating the Expressions for λ: Equating the two expressions for λ:

0.4x−0.6 y 0.6 0.6x0.4 y −0.4

= ⟹ 0.4x−0.6 y 0.6 = 1.2x0.4 y −0.4 .
10 5
​ ​

Simplifying:

x−1 y = 3 ⟹ y = 3x.

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5. Substitute into the Budget Constraint: Substitute y = 3x into the budget constraint 10x +
5y = 100:

10x + 5(3x) = 100 ⟹ 10x + 15x = 100 ⟹ 25x = 100 ⟹ x = 4.

6. Find y : Using y = 3x, we find:

y = 3(4) = 12.

Optimal Bundle:

x∗ = 4, y ∗ = 12.

2. Demand Function from Utility Maximization

Example 2:

Suppose the utility function is U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , and the budget constraint is px x + py y = I . Derive ​ ​

the demand functions for x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint: The budget constraint is px x + py y ​ ​ = I , which implies:

I − px x
y= .
​

py ​

2. Lagrangian Function: The Lagrangian for maximizing utility is:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(I − px x − py y ). ​ ​

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x:

∂L 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − λpx = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂x
​ ​ ​

px ​

For y :

∂L 0.5x0.5 y −0.5
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − λpy = 0 ⟹ λ = .
∂y
​ ​ ​

py ​

For λ:

∂L
= I − px x − py y = 0.
∂λ
​ ​ ​

4. Equating the Expressions for λ: Equating the two expressions for λ:

0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 0.5x0.5 y −0.5

= ​ . ​

px ​ py ​

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Simplifying:
y px px
= ⟹ y = x.
​ ​

​ ​ ​

x py py ​ ​

px
5. Substitute into Budget Constraint: Substitute y = p x into the budget constraint:
​

y ​

px x + py ( x) = I ⟹ px x + px x = I ⟹ 2px x = I ⟹ x =
px I
.
​

2px
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

py
​ ​

px
6. Find y : Using y = py x, we find:
​

​
​

px I I
y= × = .
​

2px 2py
​ ​ ​

py ​ ​ ​

Demand Functions:

I I
x∗ = , y∗ = .
2px 2py
​ ​

​ ​

3. Substitution and Income Effects (Slutsky Equation)

Example 3:

Consider a utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , and let the initial prices be px = 2, py = 4, and income ​ ​

I = 40. The price of x decreases from 2 to 1. Calculate the substitution and income effects using the
Slutsky equation.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle: The budget constraint is 2x + 4y = 40. Solving for y , we get:

y = 10 − 0.5x.

The utility function is U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 . Maximizing the utility, we form the Lagrangian:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(40 − 2x − 4y).

Solving for the first-order conditions, we find the optimal bundle:

x∗ = 10, y ∗ = 5.

2. After Price Change: After the price of x falls from 2 to 1, the new budget constraint is x + 4y =
40. Solving for y , we get:

y = 10 − 0.25x.

Maximizing the utility function again, we find the new optimal bundle:

x∗ = 12, y ∗ = 4.

3. Compensated Bundle (Substitution Effect): To isolate the substitution effect, we need to adjust
income to maintain the initial utility level. The compensated budget constraint is:

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x + 4y = 40 + income adjustment.

After calculation, we find the compensated demand for x and y is:

xS = 11, y S = 4.5.
4. Income Effect: The income effect is the difference between the new consumption bundle and the
compensated bundle:

xI = 12 − 11 = 1, y I = 4 − 4.5 = −0.5.

Substitution and Income Effects:

Substitution Effect: xS= 11, y S = 4.5.

Income Effect: xI = 1, y I = −0.5.

These problems cover utility maximization, demand functions, Slutsky equation, and substitution
and income effects in consumer theory. They are designed to help you get more comfortable with
these concepts. If you need any further explanation or additional problems, feel free to ask!

some more with a bit little difficulty level with answers along with solutions.

Here are more practice problems with moderate difficulty and detailed step-by-step solutions to help
deepen your understanding of microeconomic concepts:

1. Utility Maximization with Perfect Substitutes

Example 1:

Suppose a consumer has a utility function U (x, y)

= x + y , where x and y are two goods, and the
consumer faces a budget constraint px x + py y = I . Find the optimal consumption of x and y when
​ ​

px = 3, py = 6, and I = 18.
​ ​

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
The budget constraint is:

3x + 6y = 18.

Solving for y :

y = 3 − 0.5x.

2. Utility Maximization:
Since the utility function is U (x, y) = x + y , and the consumer views x and y as perfect

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substitutes (since the utility function is linear), the consumer will allocate all their income to the
cheaper good.
Since px = 3 and py = 6, the consumer will buy as much of x as possible, because x provides the
​ ​

same utility as y but costs less.

Hence, the consumer will spend all their income on x.

3. Optimal Consumption:
From the budget constraint:

3x = 18 ⟹ x = 6.

Since all income is spent on x, we have:

y = 0.

Optimal Bundle:

x∗ = 6, y ∗ = 0.

2. Cobb-Douglas Utility Function and Demand

Example 2:

= x0.5 y 0.5 , and the budget constraint px x + py y = I . Derive the

Consider the utility function U (x, y) ​ ​

demand functions for x and y , and calculate the demand when px = 2, py = 4, and I = 40.
​ ​

Solution:

1. Utility Maximization:
The consumer maximizes the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , subject to the budget constraint
px x + py y = I . For this Cobb-Douglas utility function, the demand functions for x and y are
​ ​

generally of the form:

0.5I 0.5I
x= , ​ y= . ​

px​ py ​

2. Demand Functions:
Using the general demand functions:

0.5I 0.5I
x= , ​ y= . ​

px​ py ​

3. Substitute the Values:

Given px = 2, py = 4, and I
​ ​ = 40, we substitute into the demand functions:
0.5 × 40 0.5 × 40
x= = 10, y= = 5.
2 4
​ ​

Optimal Bundle:

x∗ = 10, y ∗ = 5.

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3. Substitution Effect and Income Effect (Slutsky Equation)

Example 3:

Consider a consumer with the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , and a budget constraint px x + ​

py y = I . Initially, px = 4, py = 2, and I = 40. The price of x changes to p′x = 3. Using the Slutsky
​ ​ ​ ​

equation, decompose the change in the quantity demanded of x into the substitution and income
effects.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle: The budget constraint is:

4x + 2y = 40.

Solving for y :

y = 20 − 2x.

The utility function is U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 . Maximizing utility subject to the budget constraint, we
find:

x∗ = 8, y ∗ = 4.

2. After Price Change: After the price of x changes from px ​ = 4 to p′x = 3, the new budget
​

constraint is:

3x + 2y = 40.

Solving for y :

y = 20 − 1.5x.

Maximizing the utility again:

x∗ = 10, y ∗ = 3.33.

3. Compensated Bundle (Substitution Effect): To isolate the substitution effect, we need to adjust
the consumer’s income so that they are just as well off as they were before the price change, but at
the new price p′x = 3. The compensated budget constraint is:
​

3x + 2y = 40.

Solving this, we find the compensated consumption:

xS = 9.33, y S = 3.33.

4. Income Effect: The income effect is the difference between the new consumption bundle and the
compensated bundle:

xI = 10 − 9.33 = 0.67, y I = 3.33 − 3.33 = 0.

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Substitution and Income Effects:

Substitution Effect: xS = 9.33, y S = 3.33.

Income Effect: xI = 0.67, y I = 0.

4. Revealed Preference

Example 4:

Suppose a consumer faces two bundles of goods, A = (4, 6) and B = (5, 5), and has the following
preferences: if the consumer chooses bundle A when both bundles are affordable, they must prefer A
over B . Can we conclude that the consumer prefers bundle A over bundle B ?

Solution:

1. Check the Affordability of Bundles:

Let the consumer's income be I = 30 and the prices of the goods be p1 ​ = 2 and p2 = 3. The
​

budget constraint is:

2x + 3y = 30.

Substituting the bundles:

For A = (4, 6):

2(4) + 3(6) = 8 + 18 = 26.

For B = (5, 5):

2(5) + 3(5) = 10 + 15 = 25.

Both bundles are affordable within the budget of I = 30, so both bundles can be considered by
the consumer.
2. Revealed Preference:
Since the consumer chooses A over B when both bundles are affordable, we conclude that the
consumer reveals a preference for A over B .

Conclusion:
The consumer prefers bundle A to bundle B , as revealed by their choice under the same budget
constraint.

These problems cover a range of topics such as utility maximization, demand functions, Slutsky
equation, substitution and income effects, and revealed preference. Let me know if you'd like more
problems or further clarifications!

give 50 Questions and answers with detailed steps.

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Here is a set of 50 practice questions, covering a range of topics in microeconomics, with detailed steps
and answers for each one. These questions are designed to help you understand key concepts like
utility maximization, demand, consumer theory, budget constraints, elasticity, and other important
areas.

1. Utility Maximization with Cobb-Douglas Preferences

Question:
= x0.5 y 0.5 subject to the budget constraint 10x + 5y = 100. Find
Maximize the utility function U (x, y)
the optimal consumption bundle for x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
10x + 5y = 100 ⇒ y = 20 − 2x.
2. Set up the Lagrangian:
L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(100 − 10x − 5y).
3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: ∂L
∂x
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 ​ − 10λ = 0
∂L 0.5 −0.5
= 0.5x y
For y : ∂y ​
− 5λ = 0.
4. Solve for x and y :
From the first-order conditions, solve for x = 4 and y = 12.

Answer: x = 4, y = 12.

2. Demand Function from Utility Maximization

Question:
Given the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , derive the demand functions for x and y from the budget
constraint px x + py y ​ ​ = I.
Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
I−px x
px x + py y = I ⇒ y =
​ ​

py ​
. ​

2. Lagrangian:
The Lagrangian for utility maximization is:
L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(I − px x − py y ). ​ ​

3. First-Order Conditions:
I I
Solve the first-order conditions for x = 2px​
and​ y= 2py​
. ​

Answer:
x∗ = I
2px , y
​
∗ ​
= I
2py .
​
​

3. Substitution and Income Effects (Slutsky Equation)

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Question:
= x0.5 y 0.5 , and a budget constraint px x + py y = I . Initially, px =
Consider the utility function U (x, y) ​ ​ ​

4, py = 2, and I = 40. The price of x changes to p′x = 3. Calculate the substitution and income effects
​ ​

using the Slutsky equation.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle:

4x + 2y = 40, solve for x∗ = 8, y ∗ = 4.
2. After Price Change:
New budget constraint: 3x + 2y = 40, solve for x∗ = 10, y ∗ = 3.33.
3. Compensated Bundle:
Compensated budget constraint: 3x + 2y = 40, solve for xS = 9.33, y S = 3.33.
4. Income Effect:
xI = 10 − 9.33 = 0.67, y I = 3.33 − 3.33 = 0.

Answer:
= 9.33, y S = 3.33.
Substitution Effect: xS
Income Effect: xI = 0.67, y I = 0.

4. Elasticity of Demand

Question:
For the demand function Q = 20 − 2P , calculate the price elasticity of demand when P = 5.
Solution:

1. Price Elasticity of Demand Formula:

E = dQdP
×Q P
​. ​

2. First Derivative:
dQ
dP
= −2.​

3. At P = 5:
Q = 20 − 2(5) = 10.
4. Elasticity Calculation:
5
E = −2 × 10 = −1. ​

Answer:
Elasticity of Demand E = −1.

5. Budget Constraint with Two Goods

Question:
A consumer has an income of I = 50 and faces prices px = 5 and py = 10. Write the budget constraint
​ ​

and determine the affordable quantities of x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
px x + py y = I
​ ​

5x + 10y = 50.

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2. Solve for y :
y = 5 − 0.5x.

Answer:
The budget constraint is 5x + 10y = 50, and the consumer can afford various combinations of x and y
along this line.

6. Income and Substitution Effects (Graphical Approach)

Question:
Given that the price of x falls from 10 to 8, and the income of the consumer is adjusted to keep utility
constant, draw a diagram showing the income and substitution effects.
Solution:

1. Initial Budget Line:

Before the price change, plot the budget line 10x + 10y = I.
2. New Budget Line:
After the price change, plot the new budget line 8x + 10y = I .
3. Substitution Effect:
Adjust income to compensate for the price change and plot the new bundle.
4. Income Effect:
The movement from the compensated bundle to the final choice reflects the income effect.

Answer:
Graphically show how the demand for x and y changes due to the price decrease and income
adjustment.

7. Revealed Preference

Question:
If a consumer chooses bundle A = (6, 4) over bundle B = (8, 2) when both are affordable, what can
we infer about the consumer's preferences?
Solution:
Since the consumer chooses bundle A over bundle B , we can infer, using the revealed preference
theory, that the consumer prefers A to B .

Answer:
The consumer prefers A over B , as revealed by their choice.

8. Compensated Demand Function

Question:
= x0.5 y 0.5 , and the budget constraint px x + py y = I . If the price
Consider the utility function U (x, y) ​ ​

of x decreases from px = 4 to p′x = 2, find the compensated demand for x.

​

Solution:

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1. Initial Bundle:
4x + 2y = 40, solving gives x = 8, y = 4.
2. New Bundle:
2x + 2y = 40, solving gives x = 10, y = 5.
3. Compensated Demand:
The compensated demand remains the same as the change in income cancels out the effect of the
price change.

Answer:
Compensated demand: xS = 10.

9. Expenditure Function

Question:
For the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , derive the expenditure function E(U , px , py ) for a given
​ ​

level of utility U .

Solution:

1. Utility Maximization:
The expenditure function is derived by minimizing expenditure subject to a given utility level.
2. Demand Functions:
x = pUx py , y = pUx py .
​
​

​ ​ ​
​

​ ​

3. Expenditure Function:
E(U , px , py ) = px ⋅
​ ​ ​
U
px py
​
​

​ ​
+ py ⋅ ​
U
px py
​
. ​

​ ​

Answer:
E(U , px , py ) = U px py .
​ ​ ​ ​

10. Indifference Curve

Question:
For the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , find the equation of the indifference curve that corresponds
to U = 10.
Solution:

1. Utility Function:
x0.5 y 0.5 = 10.
2. Solve for y :
y = 100
x . ​

Answer:
100
Indifference curve equation: y = x
​.

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yes

Here are the next 10 practice questions with solutions to help reinforce concepts related to consumer
theory, utility maximization, demand functions, elasticity, and budget constraints:

11. Consumer's Equilibrium (Optimal Consumption)

Question:
A consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = x2 + 2y 2 , and the budget constraint is 10x + 20y = 200.
Find the optimal consumption bundle.
Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
10x + 20y = 200 ⇒ y = 10 − 0.5x.
2. Set up the Lagrangian:
L = x2 + 2y 2 + λ(200 − 10x − 20y).
3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: 2x − 10λ = 0
For y : 4y − 20λ = 0
4. Solve for x and y :
From the first-order conditions, we solve for x = 8 and y = 6.

Answer:
x∗ = 8, y ∗ = 6.

12. Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)

Question:
For the utility function U (x, y) = x3 y 2 , calculate the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) between x and
y.
Solution:

1. MRS Definition:
M Ux
The MRS is given by MRSx,y = , where M Ux and M Uy are the marginal utilities of x and y ,
​

M Uy
​ ​ ​ ​

respectively.
2. Marginal Utilities:
∂U
M Ux = ​

∂x ​ = 3x2 y 2
∂U
M Uy = ​

∂y
​ = 2x3 y .
3. MRS Calculation:

3x2 y 2 3y
MRSx,y = = .
2x3 y 2x
​ ​ ​

Answer:
3y
MRSx,y = ​

2x
​.

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13. Price Elasticity of Demand

Question:
The demand function for a good is given by Q = 50 − 3P . Calculate the price elasticity of demand
when P = 10.
Solution:

1. Price Elasticity of Demand Formula:

dQ
The price elasticity of demand is E = dP ​ × P
Q
. ​

2. First Derivative:
dQ
dP = −3.
​

3. At P = 10:
Q = 50 − 3(10) = 20.
4. Elasticity Calculation:

10
E = −3 × = −1.5.
20
​

Answer:
Elasticity of Demand E = −1.5.

14. Expenditure Minimization

Question:
A consumer has a utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 and seeks to minimize expenditure while achieving
a utility level of U = 10. The prices of goods x and y are px = 2 and py = 4. Find the expenditure
​ ​

function.
Solution:

1. Demand Functions:
From utility maximization, the demand functions are:

U U
x= , ​ y= . ​

px py
​ ​ ​ px py
​ ​ ​

2. Substitute Values:
x = 102×4
= 5, and y
​

​
= 5.
3. Expenditure Function:
The total expenditure is E = px x + py y .
​ ​

E = 2(5) + 4(5) = 10 + 20 = 30.

Answer:
Expenditure function E = 30.

15. Income Effect and Substitution Effect

Question:
The price of good x decreases from 10 to 8, and the income of the consumer is adjusted to keep utility

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constant. Draw the diagram and explain the income and substitution effects.

Solution:

1. Initial Budget Line:

Before the price change, the budget line is 10x + 10y = I .
2. New Budget Line:
After the price change, the new budget line is 8x + 10y = I .
3. Substitution Effect:
The consumer moves to a new point on the indifference curve after the price change but with the
same income.
4. Income Effect:
The income effect is the shift from the compensated bundle to the new final bundle, reflecting the
increase in real income.

Answer:
Graphically, the substitution effect shows a movement along the indifference curve, while the income
effect shifts the consumer's choice to a higher indifference curve.

16. Budget Line and Consumption Bundle

Question:
Given the budget constraint 4x + 3y= 24, and the prices px = 4 and py = 3, find the optimal
​ ​

consumption bundle if the consumer's income is I = 24.

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
4x + 3y = 24 ⇒ y = 8 − 43 x. ​

2. Solve for x and y :

By substituting different values of x, we find the corresponding values of y , such as x = 3, y = 4.

Answer:
x = 3, y = 4.

17. Indifference Curve and Marginal Rate of Substitution

Question:
For the utility function U (x, y) = 4x + 3y , find the equation of the indifference curve when U = 12,
and calculate the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS).
Solution:

1. Indifference Curve Equation:

The utility function is 4x + 3y = 12. Solving for y :
4
y = 4 − x.
3
​

2. MRS Calculation:
The MRS is the ratio of the marginal utilities:

MU
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M Ux 4
MRSx,y = = .
​

3
​ ​ ​

M Uy
​

Answer:
Indifference curve equation: y = 4 − 43 x,
​

4
MRSx,y = ​

3
​.

18. Compensated Demand

Question:
For the utility function U (x, y)= x0.5 y 0.5 , if the price of x decreases from px = 8 to p′x = 6, and
​ ​

income is adjusted to keep utility constant, calculate the compensated demand for x.

Solution:

1. Initial Consumption Bundle:

8x + 4y = 40 ⇒ x = 3, y = 5.
2. After Price Change:
New budget constraint: 6x + 4y = 40, solve for x = 4, y = 4.
3. Compensated Demand:
After adjusting income to maintain utility, the compensated demand for x is x = 4.

Answer:
Compensated demand for x = 4.

19. Revealed Preference Theory

Question:
A consumer chooses bundle A = (5, 3) over bundle B = (4, 4) when both are affordable. What can we
conclude from the revealed preference theory?
Solution:
According to the revealed preference theory, since the consumer chooses A over B , it implies that the
consumer prefers bundle A to bundle B .

Answer:
The consumer prefers bundle A to bundle B .

20. Elasticity and Total Revenue

Question:
For the demand function Q = 100 − 2P , calculate the price elasticity of demand at P = 25 and
determine whether the firm should raise or lower its price to increase total revenue.
Solution:

1. Price Elasticity of Demand Formula:

E = dQdP
×Q P
.​ ​

2. First Derivative:
dQ
dP = −2.
​

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= 25:
3. At P
Q = 100 − 2(25) = 50.
4. Elasticity Calculation:

25
E = −2 × = −1.
50
​

5. Total Revenue:
Since E = −1, the demand is unit elastic, meaning that changing the price will not affect total
revenue.

Answer:
Price elasticity E = −1, and the firm should maintain the current price.

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21. Utility Maximization

Question:
Given the utility function U (x, y) = x0.4 y 0.6 and the budget constraint 10x + 20y = 200, find the
optimal consumption bundle.
Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:
10x + 20y = 200 ⇒ y = 10 − 0.5x.
2. Lagrangian Method:
Set up the Lagrangian:

L = x0.4 y 0.6 + λ(200 − 10x − 20y)

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: 0.4x−0.6 y 0.6 − 10λ = 0
For y : 0.6x0.4 y −0.4 − 20λ = 0
For λ: 200 − 10x − 20y = 0
4. Solve the System of Equations:
Solving this system, we find that x = 6 and y = 7.

Answer:
x∗ = 6, y ∗ = 7.
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22. Consumer's Surplus

Question:
The demand curve for a good is P = 30 − 2Q. Calculate the consumer's surplus when the market price
is P = 10.
Solution:

1. Find the Quantity at P = 10:

From the demand equation P = 30 − 2Q, substitute P = 10:

10 = 30 − 2Q ⇒ Q = 10.

2. Calculate the Area of the Triangle:

The consumer’s surplus is the area of the triangle formed by the price and quantity. The base of
the triangle is Q = 10 and the height is P = 30 − 10 = 20.

1
Consumer’s Surplus = × 10 × 20 = 100.
2
​

Answer:
Consumer's surplus = 100.

23. Cross-Price Elasticity

Question:
The demand function for good x is Qx = 40 − 3Px + 2Py , where Px and Py are the prices of goods x
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

and y , respectively. Calculate the cross-price elasticity of demand for x with respect to Py when Px = 4 ​ ​

and Py = 5.
​

Solution:

1. Cross-Price Elasticity Formula:

∂Qx Py
Ex,Py = × .
​

∂Py
​ ​

Qx
​

​ ​

2. First Derivative of Qx with Respect to Py :

​ ​

∂Qx
∂Py ​
​

​ = 2.
3. Calculate Qx : ​

When Px = 4 and Py ​ ​ = 5:

Qx = 40 − 3(4) + 2(5) = 40 − 12 + 10 = 38.

​

4. Elasticity Calculation:

5
Ex,Py = 2 × ≈ 0.263.
38
​ ​

Answer:
Cross-price elasticity Ex,Py ​
​ ≈ 0.263.

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24. Substitution and Income Effect (Graphically)

Question:
When the price of good x falls from Px ​ = 10 to Px′ = 8, show the substitution and income effects
​

graphically for a normal good.

Solution:

1. Substitution Effect:
As the price of x falls, the consumer substitutes the cheaper good for the more expensive one,
leading to an increase in the quantity of x demanded, holding utility constant.
2. Income Effect:
After the substitution effect, the consumer’s real income increases due to the lower price, and the
consumer moves to a higher indifference curve, increasing the consumption of x and y .

Answer:
Graphically, the substitution effect is shown as a movement along the original indifference curve, while
the income effect shifts the consumer to a higher indifference curve.

25. Engel Curve

Question:
The demand function for good x is Qx = 20 + 2I − Px , where I is income and Px is the price of good
​ ​

x. Calculate the Engel curve when Px = 5. ​

Solution:

1. Demand Function at Px ​ = 5:

Qx = 20 + 2I − 5 = 15 + 2I.
​

2. Engel Curve Equation:

The Engel curve shows the relationship between income I and the quantity demanded Qx . ​

Therefore, the Engel curve is:

Qx = 15 + 2I.
​

Answer:
Engel curve: Qx ​ = 15 + 2I .

26. Income and Substitution Effects with Normal Goods

Question:
Given the demand function Qx = 40 − 2Px + 3Py , calculate the income and substitution effects when
​ ​ ​

the price of x changes from Px = 4 to Px′ = 6.

​ ​

Solution:

1. Total Effect on Demand:

First, calculate the total effect by finding the demand before and after the price change:
Before: Qx = 40 − 2(4) + 3Py ,
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After: Qx = 40 − 2(6) + 3Py .
​ ​

The difference in quantity is the total effect.

2. Substitution Effect:
The substitution effect is the change in quantity when the consumer adjusts the bundle without
changing utility, keeping income constant.
3. Income Effect:
The income effect is the change in quantity due to the change in real income as a result of the price
change.

Answer:
This question is graphically intensive; hence, a diagram illustrating these effects would be useful.

27. Hicksian Demand Function

Question:
= x2 y and the budget constraint 10x + 15y = 150, calculate the
For the utility function U (x, y)
compensated demand function (Hicksian demand) for x.

Solution:

1. Maximization Problem:
Maximize U (x, y) = x2 y subject to 10x + 15y = 150.
2. Lagrangian:

L = x2 y + λ(150 − 10x − 15y)

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: 2xy − 10λ = 0
For y : x2 − 15λ = 0
4. Solve for x and y :
30
After solving, we obtain the Hicksian demand for x as x = px​
. ​

Answer:
30
Hicksian demand for x is x = px .
​
​

28. Total Utility and Marginal Utility

Question:
If the total utility function is U (x) = 5x2 + 3x, find the marginal utility and calculate it for x = 4.
Solution:

1. Marginal Utility (MU):

The marginal utility is the derivative of the total utility function with respect to x:

dU (x)
M U (x) = = 10x + 3.
​

dx
2. At x = 4:

M U (4) = 10(4) + 3 = 43.

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Answer:
Marginal utility at x = 4 is 43.

29. Giffen Goods

Question:
Explain why a good can be a Giffen good. Give an example and explain how the income and substitution
effects interact.
Solution:

1. Definition:
A Giffen good is one where the quantity demanded increases as its price increases, violating the
law of demand. This typically occurs for inferior goods where the income effect outweighs the
substitution effect.
2. Example:
In some cases, when the price of bread increases, a consumer may buy more bread because the
real income has decreased, and they can no longer afford more expensive substitutes like meat or
vegetables.

Answer:
A Giffen good shows an increase in quantity demanded with an increase in price due to the stronger
income effect.

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30. Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)

Question:
Given the utility function U (x, y) = x0.5 y 0.5 , calculate the marginal rate of substitution (MRS) at x = 4
and y = 9.
Solution:

1. MRS Formula:
The MRS is the ratio of the marginal utilities of the two goods:

M Ux
MRS = .
​

M Uy ​

2. Marginal Utilities:
( )
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∂U (x,y)
M Ux = ​

∂x
​
= 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5
∂U (x,y)
M Uy = ​

∂y
​
= 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 .
3. Substitute values:
M Ux = 0.5(4)−0.5 (9)0.5 = 0.5 × 0.5 × 3 = 0.75
​

M Uy = 0.5(4)0.5 (9)−0.5 = 0.5 × 2 × 13 = 13 .

​ ​ ​

4. MRS Calculation:

0.75
MRS = 1
​
= 2.25.
3
​

Answer:
MRS = 2.25.

31. Perfect Substitutes

Question:
The utility function of a consumer is given by U (x, y) = x + y , where x and y are perfect substitutes.
The price of x is Px ​ = 5 and the price of y is Py = 3. If the consumer has an income of 30, how much of
​

each good will the consumer buy?

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:

5x + 3y = 30.

2. Utility Maximization:
Since the goods are perfect substitutes, the consumer will choose the good with the lower price to
maximize utility.
Here, Py = 3 is lower than Px = 5, so the consumer will buy only good y .
​ ​

3. Quantity of y :

3y = 30 ⇒ y = 10.

Answer:
The consumer will buy 10 units of y and 0 units of x.

32. Quasi-Linear Preferences

Question:
A consumer has the utility function U (x, y) =x+
y , where x is a numeraire good with a price of 1,
​

and y has a price of 2. The consumer's income is 20. Find the optimal consumption of x and y .

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:

x + 2y = 20.

2. Maximization of Utility:
The utility function is quasi-linear, which means the marginal utility of x is constant. To maximize

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utility, the consumer will spend all income on y that provides positive marginal utility.
Set ∂U
∂y
​ = 1
2 y
​

​
= 2.
3. Solve for y :

1 1 1
=2⇒ y= ⇒y= .
2 y 4 16
​ ​ ​ ​

4. Find x:

1 1
x = 20 − 2y = 20 − 2( ) = 20 − .
16 8
​ ​

Answer:
x = 20, y = 5.

33. Indifference Curves

Question:
If the utility function is U (x, y) = 4x + 3y , draw the indifference curve for U = 12.
Solution:

1. Set Utility Equal to 12:

4x + 3y = 12.

2. Solve for y :

12 − 4x
y= .
3
​

3. Plot the Indifference Curve:

The curve is linear, with a slope of -4/3.

Answer:
Indifference curve is a straight line with slope -4/3.

34. Income and Substitution Effect

Question:
The demand function for a good is Q = 60 − 2P . If the price of the good changes from P = 10 to
′
P = 12, calculate the income and substitution effects.
Solution:

1. Total Effect:
Initial demand: Q = 60 − 2(10) = 40.
New demand: Q′ = 60 − 2(12) = 36.
The total effect is a reduction in quantity demanded of 4 units.
2. Substitution Effect:
To isolate the substitution effect, we assume that utility is held constant. Calculate the new quantity
demanded with the new price, using the compensated income.

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3. Income Effect:
The income effect is the shift in demand due to the change in real income as a result of the price
change.

Answer:
The substitution effect and income effect can be determined graphically.

35. Consumer Choice

Question:
If a consumer has the utility function U (x, y) = x + y , and the budget constraint is 4x + y = 40, what
are the optimal values of x and y ?

Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:

4x + y = 40 ⇒ y = 40 − 4x.

2. Utility Maximization:
Since the utility function is linear, the consumer will maximize utility by spending all income on the
good that offers the most utility per dollar. The marginal utility per dollar of both goods is
constant, so the consumer will buy as much as possible of both goods, constrained by the budget.
3. Optimal Consumption:
The consumer can buy as much of x and y as possible within the budget. Solving 4x + y = 40, we
find x = 8 and y = 8.

Answer:
Optimal bundle: x = 8, y = 8.

36. Compensated Demand

Question:
Given a utility function U (x, y) = x2 y and a budget constraint of 2x + 3y = 30, find the compensated
demand function for x.

Solution:

1. Maximization Problem:
Maximize U (x, y) = x2 y subject to the budget constraint 2x + 3y = 30.
2. Lagrangian:

L = x2 y + λ(30 − 2x − 3y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: 2xy − 2λ = 0
For y : x2 − 3λ = 0
4. Solve for x and y :
After solving, the compensated demand function for x is x = 5.

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Answer:
Compensated demand for x is x = 5.

37. Budget Line and Consumer's Equilibrium

Question:
= 10 for good x and Py = 5 for good y .
A consumer has a budget of 100 and faces prices of Px ​ ​

Determine the consumer's equilibrium consumption of x and y if the utility function is U (x, y) =
x0.5 y 0.5 .
Solution:

1. Budget Constraint:

10x + 5y = 100.

2. Utility Maximization:
Use the Lagrangian method:

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(100 − 10x − 5y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
For x: 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − 10λ = 0
For y : 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − 5λ = 0
4. Solve for x and y :
The optimal values of x and y are found by solving the system, yielding x = 5 and y = 10.

Answer:
Optimal bundle: x = 5, y = 10.

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38. Marshallian Demand Function

Question:
= x0.5 y 0.5 , and the budget constraint 4x + 2y = 20, derive the
Given the utility function U (x, y)
Marshallian demand functions for x and y .

Solution:

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1. Budget Constraint:

4x + 2y = 20.

2. Utility Maximization:
We use the Lagrangian multiplier method to maximize utility.

L = x0.5 y 0.5 + λ(20 − 4x − 2y).

3. First-Order Conditions:
∂L
∂x
​ = 0.5x−0.5 y 0.5 − 4λ = 0
∂L
∂y ​ = 0.5x0.5 y −0.5 − 2λ = 0
∂L
∂λ
​ = 20 − 4x − 2y = 0
4. Solve the system of equations:
By solving, we find the demand functions:

10 10
x= = 2.5, y= = 5.
4 2
​ ​

Answer:
The Marshallian demand functions are x = 2.5 and y = 5.

39. Elasticity of Demand

Question:
The demand function for a good is given by Q = 20 − 2P . Calculate the price elasticity of demand
when P = 4.
Solution:

1. Elasticity Formula:
Price elasticity of demand is given by:

dQ P
E= × . ​ ​

dP Q
dQ
2. Calculate dP : ​

The derivative of Q = 20 − 2P with respect to P is:

dQ
​
= −2.
dP
3. Substitute Values:
When P = 4,

Q = 20 − 2(4) = 12.

Now, substitute into the elasticity formula:

4 8 2
E = (−2) × =− =− .
12 12 3
​ ​ ​

Answer:
The price elasticity of demand when P = 4 is − 23 . ​

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40. Substitution and Income Effects

Question:
If the price of a good falls from P1 ​ = 6 to P2 = 4, and the income effect is a decrease in demand of 2
​

units, what is the substitution effect if the total change in quantity demanded is 5 units?
Solution:

1. Total Effect:
The total change in quantity demanded is the sum of the substitution and income effects.
Total change in quantity demanded = 5 units.
2. Income Effect:
The income effect is given as a decrease of 2 units.
3. Substitution Effect:
The substitution effect is the remaining change in demand:

Substitution Eff ect = 5 − 2 = 3 units.

Answer:
The substitution effect is 3 units.

41. Revealed Preference Theory

Question:
If a consumer chooses bundle A = (4, 3) over bundle B = (2, 5) when both are affordable, what can
be inferred about the consumer's preferences according to revealed preference theory?
Solution:

1. Revealed Preference Theory:

If a consumer chooses one bundle over another, it reveals their preference for the chosen bundle
over the other, given that both are affordable.
2. Interpretation:
Since the consumer chooses A = (4, 3) over B = (2, 5), we can infer that the consumer prefers
bundle A to bundle B because it is the one they selected when both were within their budget.

Answer:
The consumer prefers bundle A = (4, 3) to bundle B = (2, 5).

42. Production Function

Question:
A firm’s production function is given by Q = L0.5 K 0.5 , where L is labor and K is capital. If L = 9 and
K = 16, calculate the total output.
Solution:

1. Substitute the values into the production function:

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Q = (9)0.5 (16)0.5 = 3 × 4 = 12.

Answer:
Total output Q = 12.

43. Isoquants

Question:
For the production function Q = L0.5 K 0.5 , find the slope of the isoquant when L = 4 and K = 9.
Solution:

1. Isoquant Slope:
The slope of the isoquant is given by the marginal rate of technical substitution (MRTS), which is
the ratio of the marginal products of labor and capital:

M PL
MRTS = .
​

M PK ​

2. Marginal Products:
M PL = ∂Q
​

∂L = 0.5L
−0.5 0.5
​
K
∂Q 0.5 −0.5
M PK = ∂K = 0.5L K
​ ​

3. MRTS at L = 4 and K = 9:

0.5(4)−0.5 (9)0.5 3
MRTS = = = 1.5.
0.5(4)0.5 (9)−0.5 2
​ ​

Answer:
The slope of the isoquant is 1.5.

44. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

Question:
If a consumer’s marginal utility of good x is given by M Ux ​ = 30 − 2x, calculate the marginal utility
when x = 5.
Solution:

1. Substitute x = 5 into the marginal utility function:

M Ux = 30 − 2(5) = 30 − 10 = 20.
​

Answer:
The marginal utility of good x when x = 5 is 20.

45. Total Revenue and Price Elasticity

Question:
If the price elasticity of demand for a good is −2, and the firm decreases its price from 10 to 8, how will
total revenue change?

Solution:
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1. Price Elasticity of Demand (PED):
%change in quantity demanded
PED = %change in price .​

2. Effect on Total Revenue:

Since the elasticity is greater than 1 in absolute value (elastic), a decrease in price will increase total
revenue.
8−10
%change in price = 10
= −0.2.
Since the demand is elastic, total revenue increases when the price decreases.

Answer:
Total revenue will increase.

46. Monopolistic Competition and Long-Run Equilibrium

Question:
In a monopolistic competitive market, firms face a demand curve P = 30 − 2Q, and the total cost
2
function is C(Q) = 10 + 5Q + Q . Determine the long-run equilibrium price and quantity.
Solution:

1. Marginal Revenue (MR):

The demand curve is P = 30 − 2Q, so the total revenue function is TR = P × Q = (30 −
2Q) × Q = 30Q − 2Q2 .
The marginal revenue is the derivative of total revenue:

d(TR)
MR = = 30 − 4Q.
​

dQ
2. Marginal Cost (MC):
The total cost function is C(Q) = 10 + 5Q + Q2 , so the marginal cost is:
d(C)
MC = ​
= 5 + 2Q.
dQ
3. Profit Maximization Condition:
In the long run, firms will produce where MR = MC .
25
30 − 4Q = 5 + 2Q ⇒ 6Q = 25 ⇒ Q = .
6
​

4. Price:
25
Substitute Q = 6 into the demand curve:
​

25 50 180 50 130
P = 30 − 2 ( ) = 30 − = − = .
6 6 6 6 6
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Answer:
25 130
The long-run equilibrium quantity is Q = 6
​, and the price is P = 6
.​

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47. Consumer Surplus

Question:
A consumer faces a linear demand curve given by P = 20 − 2Q. If the market price is P = 4, calculate
the consumer surplus.
Solution:

1. Demand Curve and Price:

The demand curve is P = 20 − 2Q. The market price is P = 4.
2. Find the Quantity Demanded at P = 4:
Set P = 4 in the demand equation:

4 = 20 − 2Q ⇒ 2Q = 16 ⇒ Q = 8.

3. Consumer Surplus Formula:

Consumer surplus is the area of the triangle formed by the price and the demand curve:

1
Consumer Surplus = × Base × Height.
2
​

Base = Q = 8.
Height = Difference between the maximum price the consumer is willing to pay (P = 20
when Q = 0) and the market price (P = 4).

Height = 20 − 4 = 16.

4. Calculate Consumer Surplus:

1
Consumer Surplus = × 8 × 16 = 64.
2
​

Answer:
The consumer surplus is 64.

48. Perfect Competition in the Short Run

Question:
A perfectly competitive firm has the cost function C(Q) = 10 + 4Q + Q2 . If the market price is P = 8,
calculate the output level at which the firm maximizes profit in the short run.
Solution:

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1. Profit Maximization Condition:
In perfect competition, firms maximize profit where P = MC (marginal cost).
2. Marginal Cost (MC):
The total cost function is C(Q) = 10 + 4Q + Q2 , so:
dC(Q)
MC = = 4 + 2Q.
​

dQ
3. Set P = MC :
Set the market price equal to the marginal cost:

8 = 4 + 2Q ⇒ 2Q = 4 ⇒ Q = 2.

Answer:
The firm will produce Q = 2 units in the short run.

49. Profit Maximization for a Monopoly

Question:
A monopolist’s demand curve is given by P = 30 − 2Q and the total cost function is C(Q) = 10 +
2
5Q + Q . Find the monopolist's profit-maximizing output and price.
Solution:

1. Total Revenue (TR):

The demand curve is P = 30 − 2Q, so the total revenue is:

TR = P × Q = (30 − 2Q) × Q = 30Q − 2Q2 .

2. Marginal Revenue (MR):

The marginal revenue is the derivative of total revenue with respect to Q:

d(TR)
MR = = 30 − 4Q.
​

dQ
3. Marginal Cost (MC):
The total cost function is C(Q) = 10 + 5Q + Q2 , so the marginal cost is:
d(C)
MC = ​= 5 + 2Q.
dQ
4. Profit Maximization Condition:
Set MR = MC :

25
30 − 4Q = 5 + 2Q ⇒ 6Q = 25 ⇒ Q= .
6
​

5. Price:
25
Substitute Q = 6
​ into the demand curve:

25 130
P = 30 − 2 ( )= .
6 6
​ ​

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Answer:
25 130
The monopolist’s profit-maximizing output is Q = 6
​, and the price is P = 6
. ​

50. Cost Curve Analysis

Question:
A firm’s cost function is given by C(Q) = 100 + 10Q + Q2 . Find the firm’s average cost (AC) and
marginal cost (MC).
Solution:

1. Average Cost (AC):

The average cost is given by:

C(Q) 100 + 10Q + Q2 100

AC = = ​ = + 10 + Q. ​ ​

Q Q Q
2. Marginal Cost (MC):
The marginal cost is the derivative of the total cost function with respect to Q:

dC(Q)
MC = = 10 + 2Q. ​

dQ
Answer:
100
The average cost function is AC = Q
​
+ 10 + Q, and the marginal cost function is MC = 10 + 2Q.

51. Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand

Question:
If the demand function for good X is QX = 40 − 2PX + PY , where PX is the price of good X and PY
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

is the price of good Y , calculate the cross-price elasticity of demand when PX = 10 and PY = 8. ​ ​

Solution:

1. Cross-Price Elasticity Formula:

Cross-price elasticity of demand is:

∂QX PY
EXY = × .
​ ​

∂PY
​ ​ ​

QX ​ ​

2. Derivative of QX with respect to PY :

​ ​

∂QX
= 1.
​

∂PY
​

3. Substitute Values:
At PX = 10 and PY
​ ​ = 8,

QX = 40 − 2(10) + 8 = 28.
​

Now substitute into the formula:

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8 8 2
EXY = 1 × = = .
28 28 7
​ ​ ​ ​

Answer:
The cross-price elasticity of demand is 27 . ​

52. Isoelastic Demand Function

Question:
The demand function for a good is Q = 10P −1.5 . Calculate the price elasticity of demand when P = 2.
Solution:

1. Price Elasticity of Demand Formula:

The price elasticity of demand is:

dQ P
E= × .
​ ​

dP Q
2. Derivative of Q:
Differentiate Q = 10P −1.5 with respect to P :
dQ
= −15P −2.5 .
​

dP
3. Calculate Elasticity:
At P = 2,

1
Q = 10(2)−1.5 = 10 × ≈ 3.536.
2.828
​

Now, the elasticity is:

2 15 × 0.0884
E = (−15 × 2−2.5 ) × ≈− ≈ −0.375.
3.536 3.536
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Answer:
The price elasticity of demand is approximately −0.375.

53. Supply Curve in Perfect Competition

Question:
A perfectly competitive firm’s marginal cost is given by MC = 20 + 4Q. What is the supply function for
this firm if the price is at least 20?
Solution:

1. Supply Curve:
In perfect competition, the firm’s supply curve is given by the marginal cost curve above the
shutdown point.
2. Set P = MC :
The supply curve is determined by setting the price equal to the marginal cost:

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P = 20 + 4Q.

Rearranging:

P − 20
Q= .
4
​

This is the firm’s supply function for P ≥ 20.

Answer:
P −20
The supply function is Q = 4
​for P ≥ 20.

These additional questions continue to cover a range of topics including consumer surplus, cost
analysis, monopolistic pricing, elasticity, and market behavior. If you need more practice or further
questions, feel free to ask!

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