The Flatness Problem Is That

question 3

Multiple Choice

The flatness problem is that

• A) the density of the universe is very close to the critical density.
• B) the density of the universe is much larger than the critical density.
• C) the flat universe would expand forever,and we could never measure the density of the universe.
• D) the laws of physics may not be different at different times in the history of the universe.
• E) the red shift of a distant galaxy is caused by the curvature of space-time.

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increases.

Income-Consumption Curve

A graphical representation showing how changes in a consumer's income affect their spending behaviors on different goods.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Budget Constraint

A budget constraint outlines the mix of goods and services a consumer is able to buy, based on their income and the prices of those goods and services.