Which of the following is NOT true about indifference curves?

A. Indifference curves show equally preferred combinations of two goods.
B. Indifference curves are not straight lines because the marginal rate of substitution falls.
C. Indifference curves shift when prices change.
D. Indifference curves slope downward.


Answer: C

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