Question 19
EasyOriginal questionIf a consumer's income rises and prices stay the same, the budget line
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Both intercepts M ÷ P₁ and M ÷ P₂ rise with M.
The slope −P₁ ÷ P₂ is unchanged, so the new line is parallel and further out.
- Concept
- Effect of a rise in income
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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