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An individual derives utility from consuming all other goods, g, and clean air (measured by the reduction in particulate matter per m3), a, as measured by the utility function U(g,a) = g0.6a0.4. The price of consumer goods equals 20 and the price of clean air (abatement) equals 10. What is the slope of the Engel curve when income increases from 100 to 200?
 
  A) The slope is 25.
  B) The slope is -25.
  C) The slope is zero.
  D) The slope is infinite.

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If consumer income and prices increase by the same percentage,
 
  A) the consumer will buy more of both goods.
  B) the consumer will buy more of both goods if they are both normal goods.
  C) the consumer will buy less of both goods if they are both inferior goods.
  D) the consumer's utility maximizing bundle stays the same.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
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