The Slope of an Indifference Curve Shows

question 18

Multiple Choice

The slope of an indifference curve shows

• A) the change in utility from an additional unit of the good.
• B) the rate at which the consumer is able to substitute one good in the market.
• C) is equal to the price ratio at all points.
• D) is the rate at which the consumer is willing to exchange one good for another, utility held constant.
• E) all of the above

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