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amount analysis arbitrary assumed assumption behavior cardinal chapter coefficients commodity comparative statics competition conditions of equilibrium constant consumer consumer's surplus defined demand curve demand functions determined difference equations differential equations discussion dynamic economic theory economists elasticity equal equi expenditure expression extremum fact factors of production finite firm given Hicks hypothesis implies independent index numbers indifference curves individual inequalities initial conditions interest involved J. R. Hicks librium linear locus marginal cost marginal utility matrix maximize maximum minimum motion necessary negative definite numeraire optimal optimum output parameters partial derivatives perfect competition positive possible preference field problem production function quadratic form quantity rationing relations respect result roots solution stability stationary supply curve theorem tion transformation utility index utility of income Value and Capital values variables welfare economics written zero