Which of the following conditions would violate the consumer equilibrium in a two-good world?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · January 2025
Which of the following conditions would violate the consumer equilibrium in a two-good world?
(A) A. The marginal rate of substitution between the two goods equals the ratio of their prices.
(B) B. The marginal utility per dollar spent on each good is equal.
(C) C. The consumer's indifference curve is steeper than the budget line at the chosen bundle.
(D) D. The consumer is spending their entire budget.

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. The consumer's indifference curve is steeper than the budget line at the chosen bundle.

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