Draw Shahab’s Indifference curves for Pizzas and Pepsi Cans. What does the slope at any point on these curve represent? Why would Shahab prefer to be on higher indifference curve than a lower one? Why do the curves slope downwards? Why do these curves never intersect? Why

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  1. Draw Shahab’s Indifference curves for Pizzas and Pepsi Cans. What does the slope at any point on these curve represent? Why would Shahab prefer to be on higher indifference curve than a lower one? Why do the curves slope downwards? Why do these curves never intersect? Why are the curves bowed inwards?
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