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(a) If the mother’s utility function is U(a, b) = a + b, which child will get more money? A.
(b) If the mother’s utility function is U(a, b) = a × b, which child will get more money? ______________________ Which child will get to consume more? ____________
(c) If the mother’s utility function is U(a, b) = −1/a – 1/b , which child will get more money?
____________ Which child will get to consume more? ____________
(d) If the mother’s utility function is U(a, b) = max{a, b}, which child will get more money? ______________ Which child will get to consume more? ______________
(e) If the mother’s utility function is U(a, b) = min{a, b}, which child will get more money? ___________ Which child will get to consume more? _________________
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