Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)A consumer possesses a preference map.
• B)An indifference curve is a line that shows combinations of goods among which a consumer is indifferent.
• C)A consumer has only one indifference curve.
• D)The marginal rate of substitution is the rate at which a consumer will give up good y to get an additional unit of good x and remain on the same indifference curve.
• E)If the indifference curve is steep,the marginal rate of substitution is high.

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Definitions:

Committed Fixed Costs

Investments in facilities, equipment, and basic organizational structure that can’t be significantly reduced even for short periods of time without making fundamental changes.

Short Run

A period in economics during which the quantities of some inputs cannot be changed, limiting the capacity to adjust production levels.

Step-Variable Cost

Refers to a cost that remains fixed for a certain level of production or activity, but can increase in a step manner when a certain threshold is exceeded.

Activity

The actions undertaken by an individual or organization, often relating to business operations or project management.