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Economics

Budget Constraints

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The concept of the budget constraint was formalized in the early 20th century by Vilfredo Pareto and later incorporated into modern consumer theory by John Hicks and others.

Why this is interesting

Imagine you have $20 to spend on pizza and movie tickets. How does your choice change if pizza gets cheaper or your allowance increases?