Suppose that Kat likes arrows and food. Kat's potential indifference curves for these two goods are shown. Some of these curves are drawn in a way that is inconsistent with assumptions usually made about utility. For each of the accompanying graphs, determine which indifference curve assumption is violated if . any. 12 А. В. II Food Food 12 12 D. С. Food Food Arrows

Suppose that Kat likes arrows and food. Kat's potential indifference curves for these two goods are shown. Some of these curves are drawn in a way that is inconsistent with assumptions usually made about utility. For each of the accompanying graphs, determine which indifference curve assumption is violated if . any. 12 А. В. II Food Food 12 12 D. С. Food Food Arrows

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Chapter10: Consumer Choice Theory

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