16.11. Ted and Joe each consume peaches, x, and plums, y. The consumers have identical utility functions,

Question:

16.11. Ted and Joe each consume peaches, x, and plums, y. The consumers have identical utility functions, with Together, they have 10 peaches and 10 plums. Verify whether each of the following allocations is on the contract curve:

a) Ted: 8 plums and 9 peaches; Joe: 2 plums and 1 peach.

b) Ted: 1 plum and 1 peach; Joe: 9 plums and 9 peaches.

c) Ted: 4 plums and 3 peaches; Joe: 6 plums and 7 peaches.

d) Ted: 8 plums and 2 peaches; Joe: 2 plums and 8 peaches.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Microeconomics

ISBN: 9780470563588

4th Edition

Authors: David Besanko, Ronald Braeutigam

Question Posted: