In Terms of Indifference Curves, an Increase in Total Utility

question 74

Multiple Choice

In terms of indifference curves, an increase in total utility is represented by a:

• A) shift to the right to a higher indifference curve.
• B) shift to the left to a lower indifference curve.
• C) movement upward along an indifference curve.
• D) movement downward along an indifference curve.

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