Asked by Yousef Abualhawa on Jun 13, 2024

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If there are two goods with positive prices and the price of one good is reduced, while income and other prices remain constant, then the size of the budget set is reduced.

Budget Set

The collection of all possible combinations of goods and services that a consumer can afford with a given budget at current prices.

Price Reduced

A decrease in the cost at which goods or services are sold, typically to stimulate demand or clear inventory.

Positive Prices

Prices that are above zero, indicating that goods or services have a monetary value that consumers need to pay to acquire them.

  • Analyze the impact of price changes on a consumer's budget set and consumption possibilities.
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Stephanie ContrerasJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The size of the budget set remains constant since income and other prices are constant. However, the relative price of the goods changes and the budget constraint pivots, causing a new optimal consumption bundle to emerge.