The Marginal Rate of Substitution of Current Consumption for Future

question 19

Multiple Choice

The marginal rate of substitution of current consumption for future consumption is

• A)minus the slope of the difference curve.
• B)the slope of the lifetime budget constraint.
• C)the slope of the indifference curve.
• D)the downward slope of the budget constraint.
• E)the endowment point.

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Definitions:

Adipose Stores

Adipose stores refer to the body's fat reserves, primarily stored in adipose tissue, which provides insulation and energy.

Depolarization Phase

Change in the electric charge difference across the plasma membrane that causes the difference to be smaller or closer to 0 mV; phase of the action potential in which the membrane potential moves toward zero, or becomes positive.

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that passes along the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, initiating activity.

Repolarization Phase

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