Question: 3. Suppose that an individual's utility function for consumption, C, and leisure, L, is given by U(C,L) = C0.5L0.5 This person is constrained by two
3. Suppose that an individual's utility function for consumption, C, and leisure, L, is given by U(C,L) = C0.5L0.5
This person is constrained by two equations: (1) an income constraint that shows how con- sumption can be financed,
C = wH + V,
where H is hours of work and V is nonlabor income; and (2) a total time constraint (T = 1)
L+H=1
Assume V = 0, then the expenditure-minimization problem is
minimize Cw(1L) s.t. U(C,L)=C0.5L0.5 =U
- (a)Use this approach to derive the expenditure function for this problem.
- (b)Use the envelope theorem to derive the compensated demand functions for consumption and leisure.
- (c)Derive the compensated labor supply function. Show that Hc/w > 0.
- In working following parts it is important not to impose the V = 0 condition until after
- taking all derivatives.
- (d)Assume V = 0, determine uncompensated supply function for labor and compare with the compensated labor supply function from part (c).
- (e)Determine maximum utility, U, using the expenditure function derived in part (a), assume V = E,
- (f)Use the Slutsky equation to show that income and substitution effects of a change in the real wage cancel out.
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