Recall the locational indifference condition in the model of housing prices with com- muting costs: AP h(x)+Axt=0 A) If h(x)=750, have we modeled consumers as being able to substitute? How do you know? B) Derive the slope of the bid-rent curve when h(x) = 750 D) Rederive the slope of the bid-rent curve using h(x) = 650+x² E) Find the distance at which the two bid rent curves from part B and D have equal slope. (hint: set h() from part B equal to part D and solve).

Recall the locational indifference condition in the model of housing prices with com- muting costs: AP h(x)+Axt=0 A) If h(x)=750, have we modeled consumers as being able to substitute? How do you know? B) Derive the slope of the bid-rent curve when h(x) = 750 D) Rederive the slope of the bid-rent curve using h(x) = 650+x² E) Find the distance at which the two bid rent curves from part B and D have equal slope. (hint: set h() from part B equal to part D and solve).

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