A Consumer Chooses an Optimal Consumption Point Where the

question 177

Multiple Choice

A consumer chooses an optimal consumption point where the

• A)marginal rate of substitution is maximized.
• B)slope of the indifference curve exceeds the slope of the budget constraint by the greatest amount.
• C)ratio of the marginal utilities equals the ratio of the prices.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure in which many firms sell products or services that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition on factors other than price.

Entry Barriers

Refers to obstacles that prevent or hinder new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.

Long-run Equilibrium

Long-run equilibrium occurs when all producers in a market are producing at their minimum long-run average cost, and no new firms wish to enter or exit the market.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced, also known as unit cost.