Jacob buys only milk and cookies. a. In year 1, Jacob earns $100, milk costs $2 per

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Jacob buys only milk and cookies.

a. In year 1, Jacob earns $100, milk costs $2 per quart, and cookies cost $4 per dozen. Draw Jacob's budget constraint.

b. Now suppose that all prices increase by 10 percent in year 2 and that Jacob's salary increases by 10 percent as well. Draw Jacob's new budget constraint. How would Jacob's optimal combination of milk and cookies in year 2 compare to his optimal combination in year 1?

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Principles of Economics

ISBN: 978-1305585126

8th edition

Authors: N. Gregory Mankiw

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