Harvey Habit in Problem 9 Has a Utility Function U(c₁

question 7

Multiple Choice

Harvey Habit in Problem 9 has a utility function U(c₁, c₂) = min{c₁, c₂}. If he had an income of $1,290 in period 1 and $860 in period 2 and if the interest rate were 15%, how much would Harvey choose to spend on bread in period 1?

• A) $1,635
• B) $363.33
• C) $545
• D) $2,180
• E) $1,090

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

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