Problem Set 1 Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Q

When would consumers never exchange?

A

Pareto Efficient allocation needed for no trade

Occurs when exact same preferences and endowments –> in middle of edgeworth box

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2
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When can an allocation be PE without it being on tangency

A

If it is on the boundary, the core is infeasible, the allocation on the boundary is PE since PE means there are no more feasible allocations

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3
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How to derive dimensions of the edgeworth box?

A

Plug MRS(a) = MRS(b)

Xa = 20 - Xb

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4
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Are origins also PE in quasilinear contract curves

A

Yes

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5
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Draw quasilinear contract curve

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