When the Marginal Rates of Substitution Differs Across Any Two

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the marginal rates of substitution differs across any two consumers,then:

• A)mutually beneficial trade is possible between them.
• B)the only way to make one consumer better off is to make the other worse off.
• C)it is impossible to find a point that makes both worse off.
• D)a mutual exchange between them will leave them worse off.

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