6 - Appendix - Consumer Choice Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
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What is a budget constraint?

A

The limit on what a consumer can afford.

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2
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What are indifference curves?

A

Curves showing combinations with equal utility.

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3
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Why are indifference curves downward sloping?

A

Because consumers must give up one good to get more of another.

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4
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What is the optimal consumption point?

A

Where the budget line is tangent to an indifference curve.

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