The Marginal Rate of Substitution Is the

question 41

Multiple Choice

The marginal rate of substitution is the

• A)absolute value of the indifference curve.
• B)tradeoff rate between the two goods under consideration at any particular point.
• C)total utility derived at any point.
• D)rate at which the consumer increases utility.

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