The Slope of an Isocost Line ________ and Equals the Negative

question 30

Multiple Choice

The slope of an isocost line ________ and equals the negative of ________.

• A)increases as we move down the line; the ratio of input prices
• B)decreases as we move down the line; the ratio of the marginal products
• C)is constant; the ratio of input prices
• D)is constant; the ratio of the marginal products

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