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Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

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ChapterB: Indifference Curves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Exercise B1 What point is preferred along an indifference Curve?

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The figure above shows three of a consumer's indifference curves.
Which point is most preferred?
Point Jonly
O Point Conly
Doint Goply

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