The Exponents of a Cobb-Douglas Utility Function,U = C ^$\alpha$ M ^$\alpha$

question 63

Multiple Choice

The exponents of a Cobb-Douglas utility function,U = C ^$\alpha$ M ^{$\alpha$ -1},represent:

• A)the share of income devoted to that good.
• B)the rate at which a consumer can trade one good for the other.
• C)the quantity of each good that is demanded.
• D)the amount of utility each good provides.

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