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Sufayan.ah

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If the utility for two goods x and y can be measured as U = y, then it can be concluded that
 
  A) x and y are perfect complements.
  B) x is a bad.
  C) the indifference curves on the x,y graph are upward sloping where x is measured on the horizontal axis.
  D) the indifference curves on the x,y graph are horizontal where x is measured on the horizontal axis.

Question 2

Explain how more than one possible state of nature affects contract choices.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

The uncertainty of the state of nature introduces the risk of random events. This forces principals and agents to incorporate efficiency of risk bearing into contracts.





 

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