The Substitution Effect of a Price Change Is Depicted by a

question 229

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect of a price change is depicted by a

• A)movement along the budget constraint holding satisfaction constant.
• B)shift in the budget constraint at the old prices.
• C)movement along the consumer's new indifference curve at the new prices.
• D)movement along the original indifference curve to the point where the marginal rate of substitution equals the price ratio for the new set of prices.

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Definitions:

Numeraire

A standard unit of account in which prices and values are expressed; it serves as a measure for comparing the worth of goods or services.

Endowed

Provided with a quality, ability, or asset.

Perfect Substitutes

Goods that can be used in place of each other with no loss of utility by the consumer.

Perfect Complements

Goods that are always used together in fixed proportions, where an increase in demand for one leads to a corresponding increase in demand for the other.