The Absolute Value of the Slope of the Indifference Curve

question 56

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of the slope of the indifference curve given the law of diminishing marginal rate of substitution:

• A) is constant.
• B) declines as one moves to the right.
• C) increases as one moves to the right.
• D) is different.

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