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What does the theory of consumer choice primarily examine?
What does the theory of consumer choice primarily examine?
- Government regulations on consumer goods
- The impact of advertising on consumer behavior
- The overall economy's performance based on consumer spending
- How consumers make decisions based on trade-offs (correct)
Why do demand curves typically slope downward?
Why do demand curves typically slope downward?
- Consumers have a fixed income that limits their choices
- As quantity increases, marginal utility tends to decrease (correct)
- Higher prices give consumers more purchasing power
- All consumers have the same preferences regardless of price
What happens when a consumer chooses to spend more time enjoying leisure?
What happens when a consumer chooses to spend more time enjoying leisure?
- They always increase their overall consumption
- They have less time for work, resulting in lower income (correct)
- They do not face any trade-offs
- They can spend more on luxury goods
How does an increase in wages generally affect labor supply?
How does an increase in wages generally affect labor supply?
In terms of budget constraints, what do consumers desire?
In terms of budget constraints, what do consumers desire?
What is the impact of higher interest rates on household saving according to consumer choice theory?
What is the impact of higher interest rates on household saving according to consumer choice theory?
What is a potential result of a consumer choosing to save less in the present?
What is a potential result of a consumer choosing to save less in the present?
What defines the trade-off that consumers face when consuming goods?
What defines the trade-off that consumers face when consuming goods?
What happens to a consumer’s optimum when the price of a Giffen good, such as potatoes, rises?
What happens to a consumer’s optimum when the price of a Giffen good, such as potatoes, rises?
How does the budget constraint behave when the price of potatoes increases?
How does the budget constraint behave when the price of potatoes increases?
Which statement best describes the behavior of demand curves for Giffen goods?
Which statement best describes the behavior of demand curves for Giffen goods?
What trade-off does a consumer face when the price of potatoes increases?
What trade-off does a consumer face when the price of potatoes increases?
In the context of labor supply, which factor is least likely to influence an individual's decision?
In the context of labor supply, which factor is least likely to influence an individual's decision?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Giffen goods?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Giffen goods?
When a consumer's budget is constrained, which choice is generally made?
When a consumer's budget is constrained, which choice is generally made?
What effect does a rise in potato prices have on a consumer’s overall budget?
What effect does a rise in potato prices have on a consumer’s overall budget?
What phenomenon allows demand curves to slope upward in certain conditions?
What phenomenon allows demand curves to slope upward in certain conditions?
What effect did lowering the price of rice through subsidies have on household consumption?
What effect did lowering the price of rice through subsidies have on household consumption?
Why is the law of demand not completely reliable according to the content?
Why is the law of demand not completely reliable according to the content?
How does the theory of consumer choice relate to labor supply?
How does the theory of consumer choice relate to labor supply?
What is a notable characteristic of Giffen goods mentioned in the content?
What is a notable characteristic of Giffen goods mentioned in the content?
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Giffen good
Giffen good
A good for which the demand increases as the price increases, violating the law of demand.
Law of demand
Law of demand
Generally, as the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded decreases.
Consumer choice theory
Consumer choice theory
A theory explaining how consumers allocate their income among different goods and services to maximize their satisfaction.
Labor supply
Labor supply
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Subsidy
Subsidy
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Consumer Trade-offs
Consumer Trade-offs
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Budget Constraint
Budget Constraint
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Demand Curves
Demand Curves
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Household Saving
Household Saving
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Interest Rates
Interest Rates
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Consumer Preferences
Consumer Preferences
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Price increase (Giffen good)
Price increase (Giffen good)
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Optimum
Optimum
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Potato as Giffen good
Potato as Giffen good
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Rotation of budget constraint
Rotation of budget constraint
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Consumer response to price increase
Consumer response to price increase
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Quantity Demanded
Quantity Demanded
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Study Notes
Consumer Choice Theory
- Consumers face trade-offs due to limited resources
- Consumers consider prices and desires when purchasing goods.
- Consumer decisions are summarized by the demand curve.
- Demand curves reflect consumer willingness to pay.
- Higher prices lead to lower quantity demanded.
- Consumer choice theory provides a deeper understanding of demand.
- The theory of consumer choice is presented in this chapter.
Budget Constraint
- A consumer's income limits spending.
- The budget constraint shows affordable bundles of goods.
- Consumers choose bundles that maximize satisfaction given their income.
- The slope of the budget constraint represents the relative price of two goods.
Budget Constraint (Example)
- The price of pizza is $10 per pizza.
- The price of Pepsi is $2 per liter.
- A consumer with a $1,000 budget can buy a maximum of 100 pizzas.
- For maximum Pepsi consumption, the consumer can buy 500 liters of Pepsi.
Indifference Curves
- Indifference curves represent bundles of goods that provide equal satisfaction to a consumer.
- Higher curves represent greater satisfaction.
- Indifference curves are downward sloping and bowed inward.
- The slope of an indifference curve measures the marginal rate of substitution (MRS).
Properties of Indifference Curves
- Higher indifference curves are preferred to lower ones.
- Indifference curves never cross.
- Indifference curves are downward sloping.
- Indifference curves are bowed inwards.
Consumer's Optimum
- The optimum represents the highest indifference curve that touches the budget constraint.
- At the optimum, the slope of the indifference curve equals the slope of the budget constraint.
- This implies that the marginal rate of substitution equals the relative price.
Income Effect
- An increase in income shifts the budget constraint outward, allowing more consumption of both goods.
Substitution Effect
- A change in the price of one good affects the relative price of other goods.
- This causes consumers to substitute toward the now relatively cheaper good.
Normal Goods
- A normal good is one where increased income leads to increased consumption.
Inferior Goods
- An inferior good is one where increased income leads to reduced consumption.
Demand Curves
- Demand curves show the different quantities demanded at various prices, given the income constraint.
- These curves display different outcomes with varying prices.
- Consumers are more likely to buy a commodity when its price falls.
Giffen Goods
- A Giffen good is an inferior good where the income effect outweighs the substitution effect.
- Demand curves for Giffen goods slope upward.
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