Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Utility and rational consumer behaviour

Utility and rational consumer behaviour — practice question

(a)[12]

Explain the theoretical connection among utility, price and the demand for a product.

(b)[13]

Discuss whether the economic analysis of a rational consumer estimating demand on the basis of value (utility) is valid for standard products, as well as for poor quality and luxury products.

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