Which one is not a assumption of the theory of demand based on analysis of indifference curves?
A. Given scale of preferences as between different combinations of two goods
B. Diminishing marginal rate of substitution
C. Constant marginal utility of money
D. Consumers would always prefer more of a particular good to less of it, other things remaining the same
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Constant marginal utility of money is not a assumption of the theory of demand based on analysis of indifference curves. An indifference curve is a graph that shows a combination of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility, thereby making the consumer indifferent.The capital that is consumed by an economy or a firm in the production process is known as
A. Capital loss
B. Production cost
C. Dead-weight loss
D. Depreciation
Who propounded the opportunity cost theory of international trade?
A. Ricardo
B. Marshall
C. Heckscher & Ohlin
D. Haberler
Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?
A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted
B. If two demand curves are linear and intersecting each other, then, coefficient of elasticity would be same on different demand curves at the point of intersection.
C. If two demand curves are linear and parallel to each other, then, at a particular price, the coefficient of elasticity would be different on different demand curves.
D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Become zero
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