When There Is a Difference Between the MUₓ/Pₓ and the MUᵧ/Pᵧ

question 67

Multiple Choice

When there is a difference between the MUₓ/Pₓ and the MUᵧ/Pᵧ, we expect that a consumer will:

• A) continue to purchase the quantities generating this outcome.
• B) buy more of good x.
• C) buy more of good y.
• D) change the quantities of good x and y in their current purchase basket.

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Definitions:

Abdominal

Relating to the abdomen, the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis containing digestive organs.

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