Melissa Has the Utility Function U = SC for Bundles

question 77

Short Answer

Melissa has the utility function U = SC for bundles of yogurt smoothies (S) and iced coffee (C), with MU_S = C and MU_C = S. (Assume smoothies will be on the vertical axis.) She has $120, with the price of smoothies $8 and the price of iced coffee $4. Melissa will buy _____smoothies and _____iced coffees in equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Cynical Personality

A personality trait characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others' motives and intentions.

Factitious Disorder

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