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ECS2601 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

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Achieve a distinction with this comprehensive and well-organized set of ECS2601 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. Ensure accuracy and excellence in your submission!!!! Question 1: (15 marks) 1.1 In microeconomics we need to make certain assumptions about the preferences of consumers. Use real life examples to explain any two of these assumptions. (4) 1.2 Critically evaluate why the marginal rate of substitution between two goods must equal the ratio of the price of the goods, for the consumer to achieve maximum satisfaction. (3) 1.3 Comment on any two of the following topics related to elasticities: (4) (a) Arc elasticity of demand (b) Cross price elasticity of demand (c) Infinite elastic demand (d) Price elasticity of supply 1.4 Discuss the likely shape the indifference curves related to the following items will have (makes sure to also include a graph in your explanation): (4) (a)Printers and ink cartridges (b)A box of chicken wings bought at different take away stores (you may choose which stores! You can also assume that they include the same number of wings) Question 2: (13 marks) 2.1 The table below contains information about the market for certain electronic components. Price (Euros) Units Demanded (Thousands) Units Supplied (Thousands) 3 14 2 6 12 4 9 10 6 12 8 8 15 6 10 18 4 12 (5) (a)Evaluate the impact of a price ceiling of €10,50 being introduced.(b)Determined the elasticity of demand given an increase in the price from €12 to €15. Make use of the arc elasticity formula and comment on your results.(3) 2.2 Sarah spends her wages on only two goods namely brown bread and hot chocolate. Suppose that government decides to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate by 13.3%. However, the adjustment on certain staple goods, including brown bread, is zero rated. Illustrate and discuss Sarah’s optimal consumption bundle before and after the VAT adjustment. (5) Question 3: (15 marks) A newly established wildlife reserve in Namibia is trying to determine the price it should charge for day visitor tickets. Based on data from their tourism board the management decides to distinguish between foreign and local visitors. The following provides the estimated demand curves for foreign (QF) and local (QL) visitors:

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ECS2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 655050
Due Date: 2 April 2025
QUESTION 1

1.1

In microeconomics, we assume that consumers make decisions based on three key
assumptions which include:

1. Consumers have needs and express them as preferences for goods and
services:

Example: A person who enjoys coffee may prefer a specific brand of coffee over others
due to taste or quality. This preference reflects their need for caffeine or enjoyment




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