Unit 1: Consumer Theory Tutorial Set 1 PREFERENCES 1. A basic assumption about consumers in microeconomics is that they have preferences over different baskets of goods. Explain the concepts: “preference”‚ ‘preference order”‚ and “basket of goods”. 2. a) If there are only two goods‚ it is possible to illustrate a consumer’s preferences over them with an indifference map. Draw an indifference map with three indifference curves. b)There are a few standard assumptions about what an indifference
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Growing up‚ most people dream about getting their driver’s license. The freedom to go wherever you want‚ not having to ask your parents or friends to drive you everywhere‚ Getting your driver’s license is seen as a milestone in every teenager’s life‚ and is something that most everyone looks forward to in their lives. This was a different story for me. The thought of driving absolutely terrified me. The thought of controlling a 2 ton vehicle going at a very fast speed on a busy road among other large
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stories we have read in class are great examples of this. In the story “Just Be Yourself” the author shows how hard it can be to fit in‚ how hard it can be to make friends‚ and how you need to be yourself.Fitting in is sometimes very hard. Everyone has certain ways that they want their friends to be‚ but not everyone fits that. Everyone is different in their own way. This can be hard sometimes. The story “Just Be Yourself” is a great example of this. The girl doesn’t feel like she belongs in her school
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Drunk driving seems to be a growing problem in our country today. Drunk driving isn’t just against the law but it affects everyone that you are driving around. When you drive underneath the influence of alcohol or drugs you belligerently say you do not care about others or yourself. The people driving under the influence are not just drug addicts but everyday people who are not aware that the drugs they are taking have side effects that can impair your driving ability. Driving is a privilege and
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Are You‚ the Best You? People everywhere are faced with the unanswered question‚ “When am I working too much?”‚ “When do I stop?” Due to the constant increase in our cost of living‚ people believe they are forced into working longer and more demanding hours. People need to learn how to split their time and energy between work and the other important aspects of their lives. In the two essays‚ “Hit the Brakes”‚ by Christopher Dewolf and “Stupid Jobs”‚ by Hal Neidzviecki‚ it is shown that spending
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Debbie Lim English 105 Ms Cree Writing Assignment #2 March 20‚ 2011 Drunk and Distracted Drivers are Top Causes of Accidents Drunk and distracted drivers cause more accidents on America’s roads and highways than any other reason. In August 2009 Diane Schuler‚ made national news when she caused an accident that killed eight people on the Taconic State Parkway in New York. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.19 percent and was also under the Influence of marijuana at the time she drove
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PSY240 Extra Credit: Define Yourself Task #1 Define Yourself. Write 2 pages telling me who you are. Define Yourself Task #2 After reading the chapter‚ look back at your original description of yourself and point out the following: What part of the self did you write about (self-knowledge‚ interpersonal self‚ executive function)? I wrote mainly about my journey in discovering my own self-knowledge. I wrote about growing up‚ finding my way‚ and figuring out who I am. I do believe that executive
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“Tell us about yourself” – Tips for answering this interview question No matter what kind of job you’re after‚ you will be asked to talk about yourself in the interview. This allows the company to evaluate whether your professional and personal qualifications are suited to the job. This is your opportunity to make a positive impression. It’s important that you spend the time talking about your qualifications and present yourself in a positive light. Avoid repetition and practise This should
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CHANGE YOURSELF‚ TO CHANGE YOUR WORLD Often times I hear people say “if I am in his position or status‚ I will do better and change things for good”. This statement is made when people feel that their boss (es)‚ employers‚ leaders and government officials are not performing or living up to expectation. They expect so much from these people and get less than they thought or envisaged. There is this axiom that says “you cannot give or offer something that you don’t have”. The gross indiscipline
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“Lose Yourself” Eminem’s Use of Literary Devices “Lyrics are poetry.” – Mr. Heinegg Look‚ if you had one shot or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? Rhetorical Question Yo‚ his palms are sweaty‚ knees weak‚ arms are heavy There is vomit on his sweater already Assonance Mom’s spaghet. He’s nervous But on the surface he looks calm and ready Metaphor To drops bombs‚ but he keeps on forgetting What he wrote down‚ the whole crowd
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