JAMB Economics 2006 Question 17

Question 17

Theory of Consumer Behaviour

A straight line indifference curve indicates that the two products are

  1. A.normal goods
  2. B.inferior goods
  3. C.perfect substitutes
  4. D.close substitutes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (perfect substitutes)

Explanation

A straight-line indifference curve has a constant marginal rate of substitution, which happens when the goods are perfect substitutes.