ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a consumer has monotonic preference, which buddle will be preferred by him?
A
(12, 8)
B
(12, 12)
C
(10, 6)
D
(8, 12)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A consumer having monotonic preference cannot be indifferent between two given bundle because bundle 1 contains more of goods as compared to bundle 2. So she should prefer bundle 1.

Detailed explanation-2: -A consumer’s preferences are monotonic.

Detailed explanation-3: -The consumer cannot be indifferent between the two.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monotonic preferences means the consumer preferences are such that greater consumption of a commodity always offers him a higher level of satisfaction.

Detailed explanation-5: -INTRODUCTION. MONOTONICITY OF PREFERENCES is a common assumption in the theory of the core of an economy. It implies that any increase in consumption will be welcomed by a consumer, independent of the reference consumption bundle.

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