Astrid's Utility Function Is U(H_A, C_A) = H_AC_A

question 11

Multiple Choice

Astrid's utility function is U(H_A, C_A) = H_AC_A. Birger's utility function is min{H_B, C_B}. If Astrids initial endowment is no cheese and 5 units of herring and if Birgers initial endowments are 6 units of cheese and no herring, then where p is a competitive equilibrium price of herring and cheese is the numeraire, it must be that demand equals supply in the herring market. This implies that

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.

Break-even Sales

The amount of sales revenue needed to cover all fixed and variable costs, leading to a situation where there is no profit or loss.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Break-even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning there is no profit or loss.