Math Problem Statement
If there are only two goods, if more of good 1 is always preferred to less, and if less of good 2 is always preferred to more, then indifference curves a. slope downward. b. slope upward. c. may cross. d. could take the form of ellipses. e. None of the above. Explain with an example of the graphic
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Microeconomics
Indifference Curves
Consumer Theory
Formulas
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Theorems
Transitivity of Preferences
Utility Maximization
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Economics
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