An Indifference Curve Slopes Downward Because

question 85

Multiple Choice

An indifference curve slopes downward because

• A)it shows that people are only happy when they increase consumption of all goods.
• B)it shows that when a person gives up some of good X they must increase their consumption of good Y to remain indifferent.
• C)it shows that when a person gives up some of good X they can afford to increase their consumption of good Y.
• D)it is a demand curve without prices.
• E)the quantity demanded increases as the price falls.

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