The Slope of the Budget Constraint Is Affected by the

question 28

Multiple Choice

The slope of the budget constraint is affected by the

• A)consumer's income level.
• B)relative price of goods being consumed.
• C)consumer's preferences.
• D)preferences of other consumers.
• E)amount of goods in the market.

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