Generally, Consumer Goods Are Either ________ or ________

question 15

Multiple Choice

Generally, consumer goods are either ________ or ________.

• A) convenience products; staples
• B) durable goods; nondurable goods
• C) industrial products; packaged goods
• D) shopping products; impulse products
• E) shopping products; convenience products

Interpret the effects of changes in consumer income and prices on budget lines and utility maximization.

Describe the relationship between the marginal rate of substitution and movements along an indifference curve.

Recognize the significance of the slope of a budget line in consumer choice.

Distinguish between total utility and marginal utility and their respective roles in consumer decision-making.

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