A Consumer Is Consuming a Bundle of Goods in Which

question 87

Essay

A consumer is consuming a bundle of goods in which her MRS_XY is greater than P_X /P_Y.
a. In a well-labeled diagram, show this situation using a budget constraint and indifference curve.
b. Is the consumer maximizing utility? If not, what should she do to maximize utility?

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