The Assumption That More Is Preferred to Less Explains Why

question 61

Multiple Choice

The assumption that more is preferred to less explains why indifference curves:

• A)that lie closer to the origin represent higher levels of utility.
• B)that lie farther from the origin represent higher levels of utility.
• C)cross frequently.
• D)slope upward and away from the origin.

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