Consider equation 11.33 and the model presented above. The interpretation of equation 11.33 is that for $\left(\overline{x_{1}}, \overline{x_{2}}\right)$ utility decreases as the individual's state becomes hotter. That is, without adjusting consumption of $x_{1}$ and $x_{2}$, the individual becomes worse off as they experience a hotter visceral state.

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Equation 11.33 likely describes a utility function that incorporates an individual's state (such as temperature) as a variable affecting utility. If the interpretation states that utility decreases as the state becomes hotter, it means that the individual's well-being or satisfaction decreases with an increase in temperature, assuming no change in consumption of goods $x_{1}$ and $x_{2}$. This is consistent with the notion that certain states (like being in a hotter environment) can directly impact an individual's utility negatively.

Consider Equation 11 (x1‾,x2‾)\left(\overline{x_{1}}, \overline{x_{2}}\right)(x1​​,x2​​) Utility Decreases as the Individual's State Becomes Hotter

Consider Equation 11 $\left(\overline{x_{1}}, \overline{x_{2}}\right)$ Utility Decreases as the Individual's State Becomes Hotter