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1.
What is the Vertical (Y-axis)intercept of budget line?
2.
What is the slope of budget line?
3.
What does budget line in terms of price and money income indicate?
4.
Define marginal rate of substitution
5.
Define indifference curve.
6.
If indifference curve is straight line downward sloping,
MRS is increasing
MRS is decreasing
MRS is constant
MRS is zero
7.
When economists speak of the utility of a certain good, they are referring to________________.
The demand for the good
The usefulness of the good in consumption
The satisfaction gained from consuming the good
The rate at which consumers are willing to exchange one unit of good for another one
8.
The consumer is in equilibrium when the following condition is satisfied
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ M{ U }_{ y } } >\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ M{ U }_{ y } } >\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ M{ U }_{ y } } =\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
None of these
9.
The second glass of lemonade gives lesser satisfaction to a thirsty boy. This is a clear case of
Law of demand
Law of diminishing returns.
Law of diminishing
Law of supply
10.
Which of the shaded area in the diagrams below represent total utility?
11.
State and explain the condition of consumer's equilibrium in case of two commodities through utility approach.
12.
A consumer consumes only two goods X and Y both priced at Rs.2 per unit. If the consumer chooses a combination of these two goods with Marginal Rate of Substitution equal to 2, is the consumer in equilibrium? Give reasons. What will a rational consumer do in this situation? Explain.
13.
State condition of consumer equilibrium in case of a single commodity.
14.
Explain the conditions of consumer's equilibrium under indifference curve approach
15.
Why is an indifference curve negatively sloped? Explain.
16.
A consumer consumes two goods X and Y. Explain what will happen if MUx/Px is greater than MUy/Py?
17.
A consumer consumes only two goods X and Y and is in equilibrium. Show that when the price of good X rises, the consumer buys less of good X. Use utility analysis.
18.
How is the law of diminishing marginal utility applied with regard to education/ knowledge?
19.
Starting from an initial situation of consumer's equilibrium state, how does increase in marginal utility of one rupee affect the quantity demanded of a product?
1.
( )
Vertical intercept of budget line
\(\frac{money\ income}{price\ of the\ commodity\ on\ vertical\ axis}=\frac{M}{P2}\)
2.
( )
The slope of budget line
\(\frac{Vertical(Y-axis)intercept}{Horizontal(X-axis)intercept}\)
=\(\frac { \frac { M }{ { { P }_{ 2 } } } }{ \frac { M }{ { P }_{ 1 } } } =\frac { { P }_{ 1 } }{ { P }_{ 2 } } \)
3.
( )
Budget line in terms of prices and money Income indicate that prices are implicitly in the budget line.
4.
( )
MRS is the rate at which a consumer is willing to give up one commodity for an extra unit of other commodity without affecting his total satisfaction.
5.
( )
Indifference curve refers to the graphical representation of various combinations of the two goods that provide the same level of satisfaction to a consumer.
6.
(c)
MRS is constant
7.
(c)
The satisfaction gained from consuming the good
8.
(c)
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ M{ U }_{ y } } =\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
9.
(c)
Law of diminishing
10.
(c)
11.
According to the two commodity consumer equilibrium a consumer gets maximum satisfaction, when
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
Conditions of Consumer's Equilibrium In case of Two Commodities
Necessary Condition
Marginal utility of last rupee spent on each commodity is same. Suppose there are two commodities, X and Y respectively. So, for commodity X, the condition is, marginal utility in terms of Money= Price of X
\(\frac { Marginal\ utility\ of\ a\ product\ in\ utils[M{ U }_{ X }] }{ Marginal\ utility\ of\ one\ rupee[M{ U }_{ M }] } = Price\ of\ X\)
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =M{ U }_{ m }\) -----(1)
Similarly,forcommodityY,the condition is,
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } =M{ U }_{ m }\) -----(2)
Putting equation (2)in (1),we get
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
If \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ P_{ y } } >\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
It means, marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity X is more than marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity Y. So, to attain the equilibrium, consumer must increase the MU quantity of X, which decrease the \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ P_{ x } } \)and decrease the quantity of Y which will increase the \(\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)Increase in quantity of X and decrease in quantity of Y will continue till.\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } .\)
If, \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ P_{ x } } <\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
It means, marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity X is less than marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity Y. So, to attain the equilibrium the consumer must decrease the quantity of X, will increase the \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ P_{ x } } \) and decrease the quantity of Y, which will decrease the \(\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } .\) Decrease in quantity of X and increase in quantity of Y continues till \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
Sufficient Condition: Expenditure on commodity X + Expenditure on commodity Y = Money Income. In other words, law of Diminishing Marginal utility should be applicable.
12.
The equilibrium condition for a rational consumer is
Marginal rate of substitution (MRS x,y ) = Market rate of exchange (MREx,y=\(\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \))
2=\(\frac{2}{2}\) \(\therefore\) 2 \(\neq\) 1
The above example gives inequality, as
MRSx,y(2) > MREx,y(1) \(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] .\)
(a) It means that to obtain one more unit of X, the consumer is willing to sacrifice more unit of Y as compared to what is required in the market.
(b) In other words, conusmer's willingness to pay for commodity X is higher than what market values for commodity X.
(c) This induces the consumer to buy more of X and less of Y, which result in fall in MRS till it become equal to price.
13.
(a) When purchasing a unit of a commodity a consumer compares its price with the expected utility from it. Utility obtained is the benefit, and the price payable is the cost. The consumer compares benefit and the cost. He will buy the unit of a commodity only if the benefit is greater than or at least equal to the cost.
(b) equilibrium Conditions for Single Commo ·ty Consumer Equilibrium Necessary Condition Marginal utility in terms of Money = Price
\(\frac { Marginal\ utility\ of\ a\ product\ in\ utils[M{ U }_{ X }] }{ \ utility\ of\ one\ rupee[M{ U }_{ M }] } \)
In particular, the condition (A) says that the marginal utility of a Product in terms of Money be equal to its price. Sometimes, this is loosely stated as marginal utility is equal to price, i.e.,
| Consumption(Un-its) | Marginal Utility(MU)(Uti-Ls) | M.U.(Rs) | Price | Marginal Gain(MU-Price) | Total Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
(b) Suppose, the price of commodity X in the market is Rs.3 per unit. It means he has to pay Rs.3 per unit for all the units he buys. Suppose, the utility obtained from the first unit is 5 utils (=Rs. 5). The consumer will buy this unit because the utility of this unit is greater than the price and this process continues till Marginal utility = Price as shown in the above schedule at quantity 3.
(c) Consumer will not buy the fourth unit MU = Price.
If MU> PRICE
(a) Means benefit is greater than cost and whenever benefit is greater than cost, consumer keeps on consuming additional unit of a commodity till MU = Price.
(b) It is so because according to the law of diminishing marginal utility, MUfalls as more is purchased till it becomes equal to price.
If MU< PRICE
(a) Means benefit is less than cost and whenever benefit is less than cost, the consumer keeps on decreasing additional unit of a commodity till MU = Price.
(b) It is so because according to the law of diminishing marginal utility, MU rises as less units are consumed till it becomes equal to price.
Sufficient Condition
Total gain falls as more is purchased after equilibrium. It means that consumer continues to purchase so long as total gain is increasing or at least constant.
(a) It can be explained with the help of the following schedule:
because utility of this unit is 2 utils (= Rs.2) which is less than the price. It is not worth buying the fourth unit. The consumer will restrict his purchase to only 3 units
14.
(i) To define consumer equilibrium, we use Indifference Curve map and the budget line.
Two Conditions Cor Consumer Equilibrium
(a) Necessary Condition
Marginal Rate of Substitution Market Rate of Exchange \(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
Or MRS x,y =\(\frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
(Market Rate of Exchange) MRE
Or MRS x,y =MRE\(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
If MRS x,y>MRE\(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
(a) It means that to obtain one more unit of X, the consumer is willing to sacrifice more unit of Y as compared to what is required in the market.
(b) In other words, consumers willingness to pay for commodity X is higher than what market values for commodity X.
(c) This induces the consumer to buy more of X and less of Y, which result in fall in MRS till it become equal to price.
(ii) If MRS x,y< MRE\(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
(a) It means that to obtain one more unit of X, the consumer is willing to sacrifice less unit of Y as compared to what is required in the market.
(b) In other words, consumer's willingness to pay for commodity X is lower than what market values for commodity X.
(c) This induces the consumer to buy less of X and more of Y, which result in rise in MRS till it become equal to price.
(b) Sufficient Condition MRS Diminishing (Convex) at X, Y a point of equilibrium i.e., when MRS x,y=MRE \(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
(ii) The consumer will reach equilibrium when the budget line is tangential to the higher possible Indifference Curve, i.e., where necessary and sufficient conditions satisfy. In the above diagram, the consumer will reach equilibrium at point E where budget line RS is tangential to the highest possible IC2.
(iii) The consumer cannot move to Indifference Curve, i.e., IC3 as this is beyond his money income.
(iv) Even on IC2, all the other points except E are beyond his means.
(v) Hence, at point E, the consumer is in equilibrium where his satisfaction maximizes, given his income and prices of goods X and Y. In equilibrium at E, the slope of Budget line = the slope of Indifference, Therefore, MRS xy is eq to the ratio of the prices of two goods \(\left[ \frac { { P }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ y } } \right] \)
15.
Every IC is based on the assumption that various combinations of two commodities gives equal satisfaction to a consumer. In order to remain at the same level of satisfaction, the U consumer will have to reduce Commodity X the consumption of one commodity if wants to increase the consumption of and another commodity.
16.
As, we know condition for consumer equilibrium is, Necessary Condition Marginal utility of last rupee spent on each commodity is same. Suppose there are two commodities, X and Y respectively. So, for commodity X, the condition is, Marginal Utility in terms of Money = Price of X
Or \(\frac { Marginal\ utility\ of\ s\ product\ in\ util[M{ U }_{ x }] }{ Marginal\ utility\ of\ one\ rupee[M{ U }_{ m }] } \)=Price of X
Or \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =M{ U }_{ M }\) ---------(1)
Similarly: for commodity Y, the condition is,
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } =M{ U }_{ M }\) -----------(2)
Putting equation (2) in (1), we get
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
But as given in the question that the ratio of marginal utility to price in case of X is higher than that in case of Y,
i.e.,\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } >\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
It means marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity X is more than marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity Y. So, to attain the equilibrium consumer must increase .the quantity of X, which decreases the MUx and decreases the quantity of Y, which will increase the MU. Increase in quantity of y X and decrease in quantity of Y continue till \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
17.
As, we know condition for consumer equilibrium is,
Necessary Condition
Marginal utility of last rupee spend on each commodity is same. Suppose there are two commodities, X and Y respectively.
So, for commodity X, the condition is, Marginal Utility in terms of Money = Price of X
Or \(\frac{Marginal utility of a product in utill[MUx]}{Marginal utility of one rupee[MUm]}\)=price of X
Or \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ P_{ x } } =M{ U }_{ m }\) ------(1)
Similarly, for commodity Y, the condition is
Or \(\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } M{ U }_{ m }\) -------(2)
Putting equation (2) in (1), we get
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \)
But as given in the question that the ratio of marginal utility to price in case of X is lower than that in case of Y, i.e.,
\(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } <\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \). It means, marginal utility Px PII from the last rupee spent on commodity X is less than the marginal utility from the last rupee spent on commodity Y. So, to attain the equilibrium the consumer must decrease the quantity of X which will increase the MUx and increase the quantity of Y, which will decrease the MU. Decrease y in quantity of X and increase in quantity till \(\frac { M{ U }_{ x } }{ { P }_{ x } } =\frac { M{ U }_{ y } }{ { P }_{ y } } \) .
18.
In this case the law of diminishing marginal utility will not apply because every effort to get education/ knowledge increases the utility.
Value: Analytic
19.
Quantity demanded will decrease cause of corresponding to higher M one rupee. MU of the commodity should also be higher which is possible only when consumption (quantity demanded) decreases. It can be i. explained with the help of the following schedule and diagram and assuming price of quantity X to be 1 and for consumer MU of a rupee is 20 utils.
| Unit of commodity consumed | marginal utility(Utils) | MU in term money(Rs) (MU of commodity MU of Rs) | Price of commodity(Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 2.5=(50\(\div\)20) | 1 |
| 2 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 30 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 4 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 10 | 0.5 | 1 |
As is given in the Question, if marginal utility Rupee increases (let it increases to 30 utils), then Quantity will decrease. It can be shown with the help of schedule and diagram.
| Units of commodity consumed | Marginal utility (utills) | MU in terms of money(Rs) (MU of commodity\(\div\) MU of Rs) | Price of commodity (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 1.66(=50\(\div\) 30) | 1 |
| 2 | 40 | 1.33 | 1 |
| 3 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 20 | 0.66 | 1 |
| 5 | 10 | 0.33 | 1 |
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