Suppose That Every Time You Go to the Library to Study

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Essay

Suppose that every time you go to the library to study economics you buy yourself soda (S) and candy bars (C) as an incentive to study. Having mastered the material on rational choice you always allocate your study snack budget so that MU_S/P_S = MU_C/P_C. What should you do if one night you discover that the price of a can of soda has increased?

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Definitions:

Elastic

Describes a situation in economics where the supply or demand for a good or service is sensitive to changes in price. In other words, a small change in price results in a larger change in quantity demanded or supplied.

Tax Burden

The measure of the total amount of taxes that an individual or business must pay, relative to their income or profit.

Yachts

Luxury vessels used for personal or recreational purposes, often considered a symbol of wealth and luxury.

Rent Controls

Government-imposed limits on the rent that landlords can charge tenants, intended to keep housing affordable.