Indifference curves that cross would suggest that

a. different individuals have different preferences for the same goods.
b. the consumer is likely to prefer a redistribution of income from rich to poor.
c. the consumer does not prefer more to less.
d. the marginal rate of substitution is the same for both indifference curves.


c. the consumer does not prefer more to less.

Economics

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a) has a slope that is explained in the same way as the slope of the demand curve for a particular product.
b) is vertical in the long run.
c) shows an inverse relation between the price level and the quantity of all goods and services demanded.
d) All of the above are correct.

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