The Difficulties Faced by Nita Kumar in Her Fieldwork in Banaras

question 66

Multiple Choice

The difficulties faced by Nita Kumar in her fieldwork in Banaras were in part a result of

• A) Her British accent.
• B) Being Indian.
• C) Being a foreigner.
• D) Knowing too much about the weavers with whom she wished to work.

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Budget Line

A graphic representation of all possible combinations of two goods that can be purchased at given prices and a given income.

Indifference Analysis

A microeconomic tool used to analyze consumer preferences indicating combinations of goods among which the consumer is indifferent, showing levels of utility.

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Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, indicating the combinations provide the same level of utility to the consumer.