Economists Assume Consumers Select a Bundle of Goods That Maximizes

question 6

Multiple Choice

Economists assume consumers select a bundle of goods that maximizes their well-being subject to

• A) their budget constraint.
• B) their income.
• C) relative prices.
• D) their marginal rate of substitution.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Price Elastic

describes the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price.

Industry Supply

The total quantity of a product or service that is available for purchase in a specific industry at a given price and time.

Transport Cost

Expenses associated with the movement of goods or people from one location to another.