Ray Starr Has the Utility Function

question 25

Essay

Ray Starr has the utility function .
a. Does Ray prefer more to less of both goods?
b. Draw a diagram showing Ray's indifference curves corresponding to the utility levels U = , U = 1, and U = 2.
c. How can you describe the set of indifference curves for Ray?
d. If the price of x is $1 and the price of y is $1, find Ray's demand for x as a function of his income and draw a diagram showing his Engel curve for x.

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