Explain Why Indifference Curves Have the Following Properties

question 23

Essay

Explain why indifference curves have the following properties:
(a) downward slope
(b) convex to the origin
(c) higher curves reflect higher utility
(d) non-intersecting

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Definitions:

Neoclassical Economists

Economists who focus on how consumers make choices based on their preferences and budgets, and how those choices affect the use of resources and the distribution of goods.

Better Off

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Behavioral Economists

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Neoclassical Theories

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