Interactive Demo

Utility Maximization Demo

Utility Maximization Demo is a free, interactive learning demo from the 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Utility Maximization, Budget Constraints, Indifference Curves, Production Functions. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 5 sliders. This demo lives in the “Consumer Theory and Firm Behavior” section of the course.

Preview of the Utility Maximization Demo interactive demo
Preview of Utility Maximization Demo — play the live version below.
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How to use this demo

  1. Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
  2. Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.

What you'll explore

Frequently asked questions

What does the Utility Maximization Demo demo do?

The optimum occurs where the Marginal Rate of Substitution equals the Price Ratio. Utility Maximization Demo lets you explore this hands-on instead of only reading about it.

What 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 concept does Utility Maximization Demo teach?

This section delves into the micro-foundations of the supply and demand curves by examining how individuals maximize utility and how firms maximize profit. It focuses on Utility Maximization, Budget Constraints, Indifference Curves, Production Functions, Marginal Cost from the “Consumer Theory and Firm Behavior” section.

What can I control in Utility Maximization Demo?

The sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

How does Utility Maximization Demo fit into the 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 course?

14.01 Principles of Microeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course at MIT that provides a foundational understanding of economic analysis. The course explores how individual economic agents—consumers and firms—m… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Consumer Theory and Firm Behavior” section. Open the full 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/14-01-principles-of-microeconomics-fall-c9db27b0-c48b-44cd-b5ce-76fe7a34729f for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

What will I understand better after using Utility Maximization Demo?

You'll build intuition for Utility Maximization, Budget Constraints, Indifference Curves, Production Functions, Marginal Cost — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 alone.

From the 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 course

This interactive demo is part of the Consumer Theory and Firm Behavior section. Explore the full 14 01 Principles Of Microeconomics Fall 2018 course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.

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