At Any Point on an Indifference Curve, the Slope Indicates

question 169

Multiple Choice

At any point on an indifference curve, the slope indicates:

• A) the market rate of substitution between the two goods.
• B) the way the consumer's budget is allocated between the two goods.
• C) how the total satisfaction of the consumer changes with different market baskets.
• D) None of the statements is correct.

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