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Suppose that a consumer's preferences are well behaved in that properties 4-1 to 4-4 are satisfied and the initial budget constraint is given by 300 = 2X + 4Y. At the initial budget constraint, this consumer purchases 100 units of good X and 25 units of good Y. Suppose the price of X increases to $4 per unit, resulting in a new consumption bundle consisting of 60 units of X and 15 units of Y. Then, the slope of the inverse demand for good X over this consumption range is:


Definitions:

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in pigmentation, regulating melanin production in the skin.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, leading to increased thyroid hormone production and symptoms like rapid heartbeat and weight loss.

Thyrotropin

A hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

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