Microeconomics
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259813337
Author: KARLAN, Dean S., Morduch, Jonathan
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 1, Problem 1RQ
To determine
To analyze: the effects of a tight budget on wants and to analyze the rational behavior in the face of scarcity.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
The situation of buying clothes to wear for a job interview in case of a tighter budget will make people risk-averse and they will start compromising on their wants and needs.
They will restrain themselves from buying expensive clothes to save money which can be used for other purposes which are more important like food etc.
However, rational behavior, in this case, is to buy clothes for the interview because rational behavior refers to making an effective choice in order to achieve a certain goal.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Why choice arise as a result of scarcity?
What is the impact of technology and innovation on scarcity?
How does scarcity relates to price
Chapter 1 Solutions
Microeconomics
Ch. 1 - Prob. 1RQCh. 1 - Prob. 2RQCh. 1 - Prob. 3RQCh. 1 - Prob. 4RQCh. 1 - Prob. 5RQCh. 1 - Prob. 6RQCh. 1 - Prob. 7RQCh. 1 - Prob. 8RQCh. 1 - Prob. 9RQCh. 1 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 1 - Prob. 11RQCh. 1 - Prob. 12RQCh. 1 - Prob. 13RQCh. 1 - Prob. 14RQCh. 1 - Prob. 15RQCh. 1 - Prob. 16RQCh. 1 - Prob. 17RQCh. 1 - Prob. 18RQCh. 1 - Prob. 19RQCh. 1 - Prob. 20RQCh. 1 - Prob. 21RQCh. 1 - Prob. 22RQCh. 1 - Prob. 23RQCh. 1 - Prob. 24RQCh. 1 - Prob. 1PACh. 1 - Prob. 2PACh. 1 - Prob. 3PACh. 1 - Prob. 4PACh. 1 - Prob. 5PACh. 1 - Prob. 6PACh. 1 - Prob. 7PACh. 1 - Prob. 8PACh. 1 - Prob. 9PACh. 1 - Prob. 10PACh. 1 - Prob. 11PACh. 1 - Prob. 12PACh. 1 - Prob. 13PACh. 1 - Prob. 14PACh. 1 - Prob. 15PA
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Why is scarcity central to economics?arrow_forwardWhat does a production possibilities graph show in economics? how many items can be produced in a specific amount of time possible production costs one's final choice one's top two choices when making a decisionarrow_forward"What is Economics?" Please respond to the following: 1. Identify a recent purchase that you made, recently, and determine how scarcity influenced your purchase decision. 2. Give an example of how scarcity of a product would have an impact on a microeconomic level. Please explain your rationale.arrow_forward
- Why might an economist look at hundreds of cars moving along an assembly line and say, “There is an example of scarcity”?arrow_forwardAnalyze the role of scarcity in daily life. Explain why prices are flexible and can always change. Analyze if you were an owner of a store, how would you deal with a shortage/surplus.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Economics (MindTap Course List)EconomicsISBN:9781337617383Author:Roger A. ArnoldPublisher:Cengage Learning
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781337617383
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning