Econ 301

Study Guide

Exam #2

Deiter, F09

 

Date: F Oct 23, 9:00 a.m.

 

Location: 2115 Pearson

 

Material/topics:

          Lectures: W Sept 23 thru M Oct 19

          Units: 3 (after U max  perf substitutes) – 5 (thru prod fns)

          Readings & homework (see topic outline, announcements)

          In classes (#5-#9) & quizzes: (#5-#8)

 

Format:

          16 questions (6 pts each)

          2 optional bonus questions (1 pt each)

 

Hints:

1.   solve for U maximizing Q’s of two normal goods

2.   derive firm’s TR equation from D curve equation

3.   derive consumer D equation from U max variables

4.   calculate firm’s TR-maximizing P or Q

5.   show U max for normal goods in a graph

6.   given a choice between X & Y, explain what will Cy do

7.   solve inter temporal choice problems

8.   identify inter temporal budget line pts for borrower, saver

9.   show inter temporal budget line impact of change in r

10.       given D equation, calculate & explain & apply elasticities

11.       predict % change in P given Eo and % change in Q

12.       derive MP of L equation from TP equation

13.       solve for profit maximizing L given production & P info