For the utility function U(X,Y) = XY^3, find the marginal rate of substitution and discuss how MRS XY changes as the consumer substitutes X for Y along an indifference curve.
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If consumer consumes more of X and less of Y along a downward sloping indifference curve, then the absolute value of MRS keeps on decreasing. This is also known as law of diminishing marginal utility. The below schedule shows the same -
X | Y | MRS = Y/3*X |
5 | 58.48 | 3.90 |
6 | 55.03 | 3.06 |
7 | 52.28 | 2.49 |
8 | 50.00 | 2.08 |
9 | 48.07 | 1.78 |
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