If John Consumes Only Two Goods, a and B, and He

question 50

Multiple Choice

If John consumes only two goods, A and B, and he is maximizing his utility subject to his budget constraint,

• A) MUA/MUB equals the ratio of the price of A to the price of B.
• B) MUA/MUB equals 1.
• C) MUA/MUB equals the ratio of the total utility of A to the total utility of B.
• D) MUA/MUB is at a maximum.
• E) MUA/MUB equals zero.

Comprehend the distinctions and outcomes between elite and popular visions of democracy in early American political development.

Grasp the importance and content of Federalist Papers, particularly Federalist No. 10, in shaping American political theory.

Identify the contrasting views of human nature held by Federalists and Anti-Federalists and their implications for republican institutions.

Recognize the factors leading to the Constitutional Convention and their significance.

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