Question: Question-1 [Total 20 marks] It is given that a typical consumer has a well-behaved preference structure for his consumption bundle which includes only two goods,

 Question-1 [Total 20 marks] It is given that a typical consumer

Question-1 [Total 20 marks] It is given that a typical consumer has a well-behaved preference structure for his consumption bundle which includes only two goods, A and B. Further assume that commodity A is normal and commodity B is inferior. By keeping commodity A on the x-axis and commodity B on they axis you are required to show the price decomposition for commodity B when $Po increases exogenously relative to $PA. [Note that marks will be allotted for a well-labelled and fully explained-legible diagram] Question-2 [Total 30 marks] The Lahore Metro Bus is crowded for travel during peak hours. During such travel hours two daily passengers 'All' and 'Hassan' enter the Metro. Luckily, two adjacent seats are free in the bus. Each of them must decide whether to sit or stand. For both, sitting alone is more comfortable than sitting next to the other person, which in turn is more comfortable than standing (Note: for parts (a) & (b) below consider Ali as 'row player' and Hassan as 'column player"). a) Model the situation as a strategic game, assuming both 'Ali' and 'Hassan' care only about their own comfort. Find the Nash equilibrium (equilibria) if it exists. Also, does a dominant strategy exist for either 'Ali' or 'Hassan'? [You are required to show ALL steps and working in support to your answer] [15 marks) b) Now assume that both 'All' and 'Hassan' are altruistic, ranking outcomes according to the other person's comfort and out of politeness, prefer to stand than to sit if the other person stands. Model the situation as a strategic game and find any Nash equilibrium (equilibria) if it exists. Does a dominant strategy exist for either "All' or 'Hassan' with these preferences? [You are required to show ALL steps and working in support to your answer] [15 marks]

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