Suppose an Individual's Marginal Rate of Substitution Is Three Slices

question 150

Essay

Suppose an individual's marginal rate of substitution is three slices of pizza for one beer at the present bundle of beer and pizza she is consuming.If the price of beer is $1.00 and the price of a slice of pizza is $1.50,is the consumer maximizing her welfare?
If not,how should she change her consumption?

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