Tom is stranded on a deserted island where he can only consume coconuts and crabs. Two of his indifference curves are in the figure above
a) Would Tom prefer his consumption to be at point a or at point b? At point b or at point c? Explain your answers.
b) Between points a and b, what is Tom's marginal rate of substitution for a crab?
a) Tom is indifferent between consuming at point a or at point b because both points are on the same indifference curve, I1. Tom would prefer to consume at point c rather than point b because point c is on a higher indifference curve, I2 versus I1.
b) Between points a and b, Tom's marginal rate of substitution for a crab is 2 coconuts per crab.
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