Given a Particular Consumer's Indifference Map, the Further the Indifference

question 29

Multiple Choice

Given a particular consumer's indifference map, the further the indifference curve is from the origin

• A) the higher the level of satisfaction.
• B) the lower the marginal rate of substitution.
• C) the more goods are included.
• D) the higher the marginal rate of substitution.
• E) the lower the level of satisfaction.

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