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Indifference curves are convex to the origin because of ______.

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Question

Indifference curves are convex to the origin because of ______.

Options

  • Increasing MRS

  • Diminishing MRS

  • Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

  • Law of Equi-Marginal Utility

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Solution

Indifference curves are convex to the origin because of Diminishing MRS.

Explanation:

As more of one good is consumed, the consumer gives up fewer units of the other good for each additional unit. This diminishing MRS makes the indifference curve convex to the origin.

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Chapter 2: Consumer's Equilibrium - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 2.46]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 2 Consumer's Equilibrium
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 2. | Page 2.46
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