A utility maximzing consumer will choose a work/leisure combination that maximizes utilility given this constraint. Suppose our consumer maximizes utility by working 50 hours per week and having 30 hours of leisure time, as shown to the right. If W is $10 per hour then our consumer has a weekly income of $500 (assuming she has no income from sources other than work).

    How would her choices change if the wage were to change?


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