SCENARIO 5-11 There Are Two Houses with Almost Identical Characteristics Available for Available

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SCENARIO 5-11
There are two houses with almost identical characteristics available for investment in two different
neighborhoods with drastically different demographic composition. The anticipated gain in value
when the houses are sold in 10 years has the following probability distribution:
-Referring to Scenario 5-11, if you can invest 10% of your money on the house in neighborhood A
and the remaining on the house in neighborhood B, what is the portfolio risk of your investment?

Distinguish between substitution and income effects when there is a change in income or prices.

Identify the properties of various types of goods and their demand curves (e.g., Giffen goods, substitutes).

Comprehend the impact of price changes on consumer's budget constraint and choices.

Interpret Engel curves and their significance in economic theory.

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