Reference no: EM132286608
Exercise -
One firm g(y1, y2) = y2 - 10 √(-y1) (where y1 0) uses good 1 as the input to produce good 2.
Two consumers -
Ann: uA(x1A, x2A) = (x1A)½ · (x2A)½, ωA = (160, 0), θA = 2/5.
Bob: uB(x1B, x2B) = (x1B)½ · (x2B), ωB = (90, 0), θB = 3/5.
Assume that p1 = 1.
1. Derive the profit-maximizing input amount y1*(1, p2) and the maximized profit Π(y1*, y2*) = y1*(1, p2) + p2 · y2*(1, p2) as functions of p2.
2. Write down the budget constraint of each consumer.
3. Derive Ann's demand function of good 1, x1*A(1, p2).
4. Derive Bob's demand function of good 1, x1*B(1, p2).
5. Find the competitive price vector (1, p2*).
Recall: f(y) = √(-y) ⇒ df/dy = 1/(2√-y) · (-1) .
Note - Need detailed solution. Step by Step Approach on how reached a solution.