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A representative consumer receives utility from consuming good X and good Y as given by the utility function u(x, y). For this utility function, the indirect utility function is as follows: V (Px, Py, 1) = 4PxPy Price of good x is denoted by P. (Rs. per kg). Price of good y is denoted by P, (Rs. per kg). The consumer's total budget for these two goods is denoted by I (Rs. per month) Currently, the prices and income are: P₁= 5, P, = 5, and I = 100. (a) Compute compensating variation (CV) for a decrease in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (b) Compute compensating variation (CV) for an increase in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (c) Compute equivalent variation (EV) for a decrease in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (d) Compute equivalent variation (EV) for an increase in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (e) Define CV and EV. Interpret the values of CV and EV computed above. (1 mark) A representative consumer receives utility from consuming good X and good Y as given by the utility function u(x, y). For this utility function, the indirect utility function is as follows: V (Px, Py, 1) = 4PxPy Price of good x is denoted by P. (Rs. per kg). Price of good y is denoted by P, (Rs. per kg). The consumer's total budget for these two goods is denoted by I (Rs. per month) Currently, the prices and income are: P₁= 5, P, = 5, and I = 100. (a) Compute compensating variation (CV) for a decrease in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (b) Compute compensating variation (CV) for an increase in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (c) Compute equivalent variation (EV) for a decrease in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (d) Compute equivalent variation (EV) for an increase in P, by 1 rupee. (1 mark) (e) Define CV and EV. Interpret the values of CV and EV computed above. (1 mark)

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