Joe's Utility Function Is Given by U(x,y)= Min[x,y]

question 64

Multiple Choice

Joe's utility function is given by U(x,y) = min[x,y] .If the price of x increases but Joe's income stays constant, then:

• A)the total effect is zero.
• B)the substitution effect exceeds the income effect.
• C)the income effect is zero.
• D)the substitution effect is zero.

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