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Properties of indifference curves

Properties of indifference curves: The 3 properties of indifference curves are as shown below:

A) Slopes downward from left to right: To consume more of onegood the consumer should give up little quantity of another good and hence total utility remains similar.

B) Convex towards origin: MRS declines constantly due to the operation of law of diminishing marginal utility.

C) Higher indifference curves symbolizes higher utility: Higher indifference curve symbolize big bundle of goods. That means more utility since of monotoric preference.

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