The Marginal Rate of Substitution

question 2

Multiple Choice

The marginal rate of substitution

• A) can be computed by measuring the slope of the indifference curve.
• B) can be computed by measuring the curvature of the indifference curve.
• C) cannot be deduced from the properties of the indifference curve.
• D) can only be computed if we know the prices of all goods.
• E) can be deduced from the budget line.

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