Indifference Curves Are Downward Sloping Because

question 39

Multiple Choice

Indifference curves are downward sloping because

• A)when some of one good is taken away the consumer must be compensated with more of the other.
• B)higher prices mean less quantity demanded.
• C)higher indifference curves mean higher utility.
• D)Both A and B.

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