Using Community Indifference Curves to Reflect Tastes of the Community

question 47

Multiple Choice

Using community indifference curves to reflect tastes of the community

• A)is a simple extension of indifference curve analysis because people are so different.
• B)cannot usually be done because the community may have inconsistent tastes even though its residents do not.
• C)is a simple extension of indifference curve analysis if people are all alike.
• D)Both B and C.

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Definitions:

Sociological Research

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