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

Utility and rational consumer behaviour — practice question

A consumer uses all income to buy only two goods, X and Y. At first, the consumer is in equilibrium and is maximising total utility. Then the consumer’s preferences alter, so that consuming good Y gives less utility. The prices of both goods stay unchanged. What response would be rational for the consumer?

  • Abuy more of good Y and buy less of good X
  • Bbuy less of good Y and buy more of good X
  • Cbuy unchanged amount of good Y and buy more of good X
  • Dbuy less of good Y and buy unchanged amount of good X

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