Homer and Marge Both Enjoy Lasagna and Wine

question 69

Essay

Homer and Marge both enjoy lasagna and wine.Homer's utility function is given by U(L,W)= 12L + 4W.Marge's utility function is given by U(L,W)= 2L + 2W.In each function,L stands for plates of lasagna and W stands for glasses of wine.Would Homer and Marge agree to a trade in which Homer gives Marge a plate of lasagna in exchange for two glasses of wine?

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