Questions tagged [self-study]
Questions about self-studying economics, including curriculum design, study strategies, resources, etc.
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Assumptions on preference relation
This question is from Harvard seminar problem set (Q-3 part b) https://www.studocu.com/en-us/document/harvard-university/economics/mandatory-assignments/econ2020a-14-ps01-please-give-as-much-...
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Find Pareto optimal allocations and the core for the following economies
Find Pareto optimal allocations and the core for the following economies.
There are two consumers and two goods. Utility functions are $u_1(x_1,y_1)= 10x_1-(y_1-2)^2$ and $u_2(x_2,y_2) = 10y_2 − (x_2 −...
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Finitely repeated Prisoner’s Dilemma with switching cost
I'm doing this finitely repeated Prisoner's dilemma with switching costs but I have trouble showing the fact that $\varepsilon$ had to be $1 < \varepsilon < 2$. I do see why and that it is a ...
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Question on overlapping generations
My question is from over lapping generations
Question is as follows
I found that
$$k(t+1)= \frac{\beta(1-\alpha)}{(1+\beta)(1+n)}A(t)k(t)^{\alpha}$$
How can I deal with A(t) to find the steady state $...
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Exchange economy find core
Find Pareto optimal allocations and the core for the following economies
Consider an exchange economy with two agents and two goods. Let consumption sets are the nonnegative orthant. Agent 1’s utility ...
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Transitional Dynamics of consumption per capita in solow model
I can write the transitional dynamics of output per capita as follows
$$y=f(k)$$
Take its derivative with respect to time t
$$ \dot{y} =f’(k) \dot{k}$$
Divide it by $k/k$
$$ \dot{y} =f’(k) \frac{\dot{...
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Practical guide to Structural Equation Modeling
I am currently self-learning Structural Equation Modeling. I have studied some theory and also a bit about the software implementation, but not enough to practically conduct an SEM study.
I wanted to ...
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Counter example for strong and weak Pareto optimality
We know that strong Pareto efficient is equivalent to weak Pareto efficient if we have continuous and strongly monotone preferences.
Please give me an example which we don’t have continuous and ...
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Properties on conditional demand correspondence from the textbook of Mas-Colell et al
I have a question on the properties of conditional demand correspondence
Let $z(w,q)$ be the conditional factor demand correspondence, i.e. the solution of the cost minimization problem
\begin{align}
\...
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Second welfare theorem and non-continuous preferences
Are there any monotonic and strictly convex preferences that are not continuous but the second welfare theorem does not hold for them?
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Find pareto optimal allocations
Consumer 1: $U_1(x_1,y_1)=x_1y_1$
Consumer 2:$ u_2(x_2,y_2)=min\{x_2y_2 , 4\} $
Initial endowments e1=(1,4) and e2=(4,1)
I want to find Pareto optimal allocations and show its edgeworth box
My ...
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Question on General Equilibrium: how to write offer curves?
QUESTION:
Consider simple two-person, two-good economy in which agents’ utility functions are given by
$U_1(x_{11}, x_{21}) = min\{x_{11}, x_{21}\} $, and $U_2(x_{12}, x_{22}) = min\{4x_{12}, x_{22}\}...
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Why should $dp_2=dm =0$ in this problem?
I am studying Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis and in chapter 12 problem 10 there is a problem that I can solve but I do not understand why the solution works.
The problem asks us to ...
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Math needed for economic research [duplicate]
I'm currently studying economics and am interested in getting into economic research. I'm aware of how math based economics research is. I have done some 1st math courses (probability, linear algebra, ...
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Types of Economies of Scale
Context:
Delegation informed prime Minister that textile sector is working at fullest capacity due to government policies. They further said the energy package, timely refunds and other facilities had ...
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Finding the conditional input demand function
Find the conditional input demand function and cost function for the given production function $$f(a,b,c,d)=\min\{ a,2b\} + \max\{3c,4d\} $$
In The solution, The production function is defined as $f(x,...
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These two estimators are equal?
I have a question so basically.
I have two model $$y= X_1b_1+X_2b_2+u$$
And $$X_2=y\beta_1+X_2\beta_2+v$$
I want to show $b_1=\beta_1$
Are these estimators are equivalent?
$$b_1= (X_1’M_1X_1)^{-1} X_1’...
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The instrument in “The Colonial Origins of Comparative Development”
I am hoping to understand when an instrument is appropriate. For the purposes of this question, I'm considering a simplied version of the model in AJR (2000):
$$\begin{aligned}\text{GDP} &\sim \...
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Best way to learn economics for an interested layperson with a mathematical background
What's a good way for a mathematically-literate layperson who's interested in seriously learning economics?
I suppose the quick answer is "read a textbook", but 1) textbooks are boring, 2) ...
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A question from MWG 2F12
This question is from MWG
if walrasian demand function is generated by a rational preference relation then it must satisfy weak axiom.
I cannot prove this statement. How can I do?Thanks alot.
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IS LM CURVE QUESTİON
For keynesian model,
Describe how, if at all, each of the following development affect the IS and/or the LM curve, and the equilibrium (r; Y ):
Investment demand becomes less sensitive to the interest ...
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Keynesian model functions
In The Keynesian economy,
I have the following model
Here, the production function $F(N,K) = Y/K = A(N/K)^{1.10}$ and by the labor demand function $F_N(K,N)= N/K= b_0(w/p)^{b_1}$.
right?
That is, ...
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Proof on weak axiom of revealed preferences
I read the following statement.
“ A utility maximizer with strictly convex and strongly monotonic preferences
satisfies weak axiom of revealed preferences.”
How can I prove or show this? I cannot ...
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Question on Dichotomous system
In The Classic economy, we consider the following macroeconomic model
$$Y=F(K,N)$$ where $F_N>0$, $F_K>0$, $F_{KK}, F_{NN}<0$ and $F_{NK}>0$
$$F_N(K/N)=w/p$$
The labor supply function is $$...
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Determining subgame perfect Nash equilibriums
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Three houses share exclusive access to a beach, but it is dirty due to trash washed ashore. A beach clean-up exercise costs $100$, but has a value of $200$ to each household. A clean-up ...
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How to calculate the ideal maintaining time of a machine?
I have a question regarding a cost calculation problem:
I have the following curve, which shows, that with increasing number of tasks without maintaining a machine, the error probability for the ...
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What's the difference between Gregory Mankiw's “Macroeconomics” 4th ed. and 10th ed.?
I am planning to use Gregory Mankiw's Macroeconomics (not to be confused with his Principles of Economics) for self-studying macroeconomics, along with David Weil's Economic Growth. As you can see, ...
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Policy ineffectiveness proposition
Suppose,
the Aggregate supply is given by the Lucas Supply Curve -
$y_t = ȳ + b(P_t - E_{t-1}P_t) + μ_t$
where $μ_t$ is stochastic supply shock (following standard normal error properties).
Aggregate ...
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Which countries have the comparative advantage in Ricardo's example?
I am a complete beginner here trying to learn through Khan Academy. I found some data that correspond to Ricardo's explanation of comparative advantage. According to Wikipedia "England has a ...
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Calculation of theoretical futures value
we form a stock index by using only two stocks in the index.
One of the stocks is the Stock-A. The current selling price of the stock-A is 103 dollars and the second stock is the stock-B. The current ...
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How can I calculate returns for each three investment strategies?
Assume that the price of DF stock went from a price of $104 on March 2 to 146 on April 1.
With a current stock price of 146, there is a call option available on the DF stock with an exercise price ...
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Production Possibility Frontier with 3 Goods
I want to make PPF Curve with 3 goods.
Assumption :
Economy that can produce three goods, Cloth $(C)$, Food $(F)$, Wine $(W)$.
Two factors of production Capital $(K)$ and Labor $(L)$
So the ...
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Understanding distortions in investment in human capital
I am currently reading Economics of The Colour Bar by WH Hutt, and I'm having trouble understanding this bit he has written: “But when the price of any commodity is raised above the free market level, ...
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An overview of 4 books for an undergrad course in Mathematical Economics
I plan to self-study, at an undergraduate level, Mathematical Economics. It covers 3 main topics
Introduction to economy science
Microeconomy
Macroeconomy
Each of these have lots of sub-topics. ...
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Why does a firm in a perfectly competitive market not need to cover fixed costs in the short run?
While studying, I came across the solution that in some cases only the produces surplus, PS, needs to be positive, however not the profit, $\pi$. That means that if $PS \geq 0; p \geq AVC$, whereas, e....
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Job search theory in discrete time
Let us assume that there is a labor who lives in discrete time universe and discounts future payoffs with the discount factor $b\in (0,1)$.
And we assume that this labor is at period $t=0$ at first. ...
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Market impact function
I have the following Dynamical system for market impact function
$$p_{t+1}-p_t=a(d_t-s_t)$$
$$s_{t+1}-s_t=bp_ts_t-cs_t$$
$$d_t=y-rp_t$$
where $s_t$ is quantity supplied, $d_t$ is quantity demanded, ...
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Behavioral Dictator Game
I am doing a self study on behavioral economics and I am trying to solve behavioral version of the dictator game with following utilities for person 1 and 2.
$$ u_1( \sigma_1, \sigma_2 ) = \...
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Why decreasing co-state variable (over time) is Compulsory?
I have a short question.
In the continuous time infinite horizon optimal control maximization problem Like
$$\max \int^{\infty}_0 u(c_t)e^{-pt}dt$$
I use current hamiltonian function and I obtain ...
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Intertemporal budget constraint notion
Let $W$ denote the investor's wealth $B$ is the the investment in the risk free asset (suppose that the risk free rate is taken to be zero) and $X$ is the investment on the risky security which has ...
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Writing constraint
A firm accumulates useful knowledge $k$ by investing in R&D activities. Specifically, if the firm invests $r > 0$ dollars into R&D, the stock of useful knowledge grows by about $2\sqrt{r}$ ...
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Finding optimal path in continuous time
I have the following optimal control problem
$$\max_{c_t,l_t} \int_0^{\infty} [ln(c_t)+\theta ln(1-l_t)]e^{-pt}dt$$
st. $$\dot{k_t}=k_t^{1/2}l_t^{1/2}-c_t-\beta l_t$$ $$k_0>0$$
I do big part of ...
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Bliss point hamiltonian function
I have the following utility function
$$u(c_t)=g(c_t-b)^2$$ for constants $g,b>0$
Edited: in order to be bliss utility function, It must be g is negative. But in the question g is given to be ...
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Why do the gross return of wealth and wealth move in opposite direction?
I have a short question:
Why does the gross return of wealth decrease as wealth increases?
Why do the gross return of wealth and wealth move in opposite direction?
$$R=1+(a/w^2)$$ where a is non-...
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Books friendly to self-studying Industrial Organization
I'm currently an undergraduate freshman looking for resources to self-read Industrial Organization. I've read Varian's undergraduate book cover-to-cover and have a decent understanding of basic game ...
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Study guide (and…) for “Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus” by Varian
I have been googling study guides, solution manuals and other helpful material made by professors. But I have not found anything useful.
Q: Do you guys know anything that will make the book easier ...
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Corner solution of the maximization problem
Answer
Hello, I upload the actual question with my 8-pages answer. Please can you check it. Is there a corner dissolution for $c=\gamma$. Please share your ideas. Thanks.
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Revenue maximization problem
There are $N>0$ Households in an economy.
The government has aim to maximize a weighted average of income by imposing tax on the rich people and redistribute the tax revenue to the labor ones.
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Question on Central bank loss function interpretation
How do you interpret this central bank’s loss function:
$$L(\hat x, \pi)=\alpha \hat{x}^2+(\pi-\pi^T)^2$$
where $\alpha >0$ and $\hat x$ is output gap.
Phillips curve is $\pi = \theta \hat{x}+\...
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Central bank loss function (I did a solution, but it doesn’t totally make sense I guess)
I have question on central bank loss function.
We know that the central bank loss function is
$$L(\pi, \bar{Y})= (\pi- \pi^e)^2+\beta \bar {Y}^2$$
And we know that fisher equation is $$i=r+\pi^e$$...
