Chapter Introduction
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ENRICHMENT MODULE D
Indifference Curves and Consumer Choice
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In this Module, you will learn to:
Explain why economists use indifference curves to illustrate a person’s preferences
Discuss the importance of the marginal rate of substitution, the rate at which a consumer is just willing to substitute one good for another
Use indifference curves and the budget line to find a consumer’s optimal consumption bundle