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Consumer theory

§1. Consumer problem

Marshallian demand: \(x(\cdot)\)

Properties of \(x(\cdot)\) and \(v(\cdot)\)

Solutions to the problem

§2. Expenditure minimization

Hicksian demand: \(h(\cdot)\)

Properties of \(h(\cdot)\) and \(e(\cdot)\)

Definitions

§3. Wealth and substitution effects

Slutsky equation

Engel curve

Substitutes and complements

§4. Consumer welfare

CV/EV

Consumer surplus

Price indices

§5. Aggregation

Gorman form