Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

Assume that John's utility is given by: U = C*L If you have taken calculus, you will see that MU C = L and MU

Assume that John's utility is given by: U = C*L

If you have taken calculus, you will see that MUC = L and MUL=C. (If not, just take this as a given.) John is not working, but currently consumes $1400 a week as part of a universal basic income program. Assume that he has 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to dedicate to either labor or leisure.

  1. What is John's current reservation wage? Show your work. (1 pt)
  2. How would the amount of the universal basic income program have to change in order to induce John to take a minimum wage job at $7.25/hour? (1/2 pt)
  3. If John had a different utility function such that more weight was place on leisure, what would happen to his reservation wage? No calculations needed just explain up, down, unchanged and why. (1 pt)

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image_2

Step: 3

blur-text-image_3

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

The Americans An Economic Record An Economic Record

Authors: Stanley Lebergott

1st Edition

0393953114, 9780393953114

More Books

Students also viewed these Economics questions