Figure 5-1 Shows the Preferences of a Consumer for Food

question 6

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-1 shows the preferences of a consumer for food and other goods.He is initially in equilibrium at point A where the budget line MN is tangent to the indifference curve.
Figure 5-1
-In Figure 5-1,the total outlays on other goods after the excise subsidy is given by _____.

• A)0M
• B)0N
• C)0E
• D)0G

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Definitions:

Entry Barriers

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter an industry, including high initial investment, stringent regulations, and strong brand loyalty.

Mutual Interdependence

A situation in which the outcome or payoff for each participant depends on the choices or actions of all involved parties.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of inputs, indicating that resources are likely yielding the highest value use.

Differentiated Products

Goods or services that are distinguished from each other based on quality, features, or branding, making them non-identical from a consumer's perspective.