The Slope of an Indifference Curve Tells Us

question 8

Multiple Choice

The slope of an indifference curve tells us

• A) The marginal utility the consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good
• B) How much of one good is required to compensate the consumer for giving up some of another good
• C) The amount of utility a consumer receives from consuming a bundle of goods
• D) The rate at which utility changes as more of one good is consumed

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