When Indifference Curves Are Bowed Inward Toward the Origin

question 34

Multiple Choice

When indifference curves are bowed inward toward the origin:

• A)people are less inclined to trade away goods that they have an abundance of
• B)people can only increase satisfaction by consuming more of all commodities
• C)it is unlikely that consumers will be willing to engage in trade
• D)the marginal rate of substitution decreases as a consumer moves down an indifference curve

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