Movement along an indifference curve causes the loss in marginal utility (MU) of one good to ____ the marginal utility (MU) gained from another good.
a. exceed
b. reduce
c. equal
d. maximize
QUESTION 2Which of the following is not a characteristic of the monopolistic competition market structure?
a. Many sellers, each small in size relative to the overall market.
b. Few sellers.
c. Differentiated product.
d. Easy, low-cost entry and exit.
QUESTION 3The negative slope of an indifference curve means that the consumer must give up quantity of one good as the quantity of another good increases in order for total utility to ____.
a. remain constant.
b. increase
c. decrease
d. normalize.
QUESTION 4What are the conditions for price discrimination?
QUESTION 5An indifference curve has a negative slope because movement along the curve requires the consumer to give up the:
a. marginal utility of one good.
b. total utility of one good.
c. marginal substitution value (MSV).
d. marginal transitivity of one good.
QUESTION 6Why can a monopoly earn economic profits in the long run?