An Edgeworth box is shown for individuals M and N. In total, there are 100 units of good 'X and 80 units of good 'Y' available. The endowment point 'A' represents the initial allocation of these two goods to individuals M and N. A price line is shown passing through points 'A', 'B', and 'C that represents a given relative price. This price ratio does not represent a competitive equilibrium.

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An Edgeworth box is shown for individuals M and N.
In total, there are 100 units of good X and 80 units of good 'Y' available. The
endowment point 'A' represents the initial allocation of these two goods to
individuals M and N. A price line is shown passing through points 'A', 'B', and 'C
that represents a given relative price.
This price ratio does not represent a competitive equilibrium.
To achieve a competitive equilibrium, the price of good X will
price of good Y must
Individual M's level of satisfaction will
this price change.
and/or the
relative to point C with
GoodY
68
50
38
Ом
15
B
42
Good X
60
ON
Transcribed Image Text:An Edgeworth box is shown for individuals M and N. In total, there are 100 units of good X and 80 units of good 'Y' available. The endowment point 'A' represents the initial allocation of these two goods to individuals M and N. A price line is shown passing through points 'A', 'B', and 'C that represents a given relative price. This price ratio does not represent a competitive equilibrium. To achieve a competitive equilibrium, the price of good X will price of good Y must Individual M's level of satisfaction will this price change. and/or the relative to point C with GoodY 68 50 38 Ом 15 B 42 Good X 60 ON
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