If an Indifference Curve Is Smooth and Convex to the Origin

question 48

Multiple Choice

If an indifference curve is smooth and convex to the origin, then:

• A)the two goods are said to be concave combinations of each other.
• B)there is a diminishing marginal rate of substitution.
• C)the two goods are said to be convex combinations of each other.
• D)the indifference curve is said to be normal.

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