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What term is used to measure satisfaction in consumer behavior?
What term is used to measure satisfaction in consumer behavior?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Utility = Level of satisfaction from consuming goods Indifference Curve = A graph representing different combinations of goods that provide equal satisfaction Substitution Effect = Change in demand when the price of a good changes Marginal Utility = Additional satisfaction from consuming one more unit of a good
What is the primary assumption of consumer preference theory?
What is the primary assumption of consumer preference theory?
Consumers aim to maximize utility subject to their budget constraints.
The cardinal method ranks utility based on preference rather than intensity.
The cardinal method ranks utility based on preference rather than intensity.
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What happens to the demand curve when the price of a good decreases?
What happens to the demand curve when the price of a good decreases?
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The method in which an individual ranks utility for commodities is called the ______ method.
The method in which an individual ranks utility for commodities is called the ______ method.
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The total effect of a price change consists of the substitution, income, and cross effects.
The total effect of a price change consists of the substitution, income, and cross effects.
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Explain why demand curves are typically downward sloping.
Explain why demand curves are typically downward sloping.
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What is the marginal utility when consuming the 4th glass of water?
What is the marginal utility when consuming the 4th glass of water?
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What does the law of diminishing marginal utility state?
What does the law of diminishing marginal utility state?
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The marginal utility for the 5th glass of water is greater than zero.
The marginal utility for the 5th glass of water is greater than zero.
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The point where total utility reaches its peak and marginal utility equals zero is known as the ______.
The point where total utility reaches its peak and marginal utility equals zero is known as the ______.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the indifference curve?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the indifference curve?
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What is the significance of a downward sloping indifference curve?
What is the significance of a downward sloping indifference curve?
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An indifference curve is always a straight line.
An indifference curve is always a straight line.
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What defines consumer equilibrium?
What defines consumer equilibrium?
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Consumer equilibrium can be achieved with a combination of goods that exceeds a person's budget.
Consumer equilibrium can be achieved with a combination of goods that exceeds a person's budget.
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What is the formula used to express consumer equilibrium in terms of marginal utility and prices?
What is the formula used to express consumer equilibrium in terms of marginal utility and prices?
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Cynthia's budget for buying pizzas and video rentals is _____ pesos.
Cynthia's budget for buying pizzas and video rentals is _____ pesos.
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Match the following quantities with their respective marginal utility for pizza consumption:
Match the following quantities with their respective marginal utility for pizza consumption:
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What does the indifference map represent?
What does the indifference map represent?
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Intersections between indifference curves indicate higher levels of satisfaction.
Intersections between indifference curves indicate higher levels of satisfaction.
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What is the purpose of a budget line?
What is the purpose of a budget line?
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An indifference curve lies above and to the right of another curve indicates a higher level of ____________.
An indifference curve lies above and to the right of another curve indicates a higher level of ____________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does point B represent if the consumer can buy 4 units of food and 12 units of clothing?
What does point B represent if the consumer can buy 4 units of food and 12 units of clothing?
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There are commodities that can be consumed for free with no price attached.
There are commodities that can be consumed for free with no price attached.
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The equation for the budget line in the scenario provided is ___________ = Php100.
The equation for the budget line in the scenario provided is ___________ = Php100.
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Study Notes
Utility and Satisfaction
- Utility is a measurement of satisfaction derived from consuming goods and services.
- Utils are the units used to measure utility.
- Ordinal utility ranks preferences, while cardinal utility assigns numerical values to satisfaction levels.
- The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility states that as consumption increases, additional utility gained from each extra unit decreases.
Indifference Curves
- An indifference curve represents combinations of goods that provide the same level of satisfaction.
- Indifference curves are downward sloping (convex) and never intersect.
- Each point along the curve represents a different combination of goods with equal utility.
Indifference Map
- An indifference map comprises multiple indifference curves, each signifying a distinct level of utility.
- Higher indifference curves represent higher levels of satisfaction.
Budget Constraints
- Budget constraints arise due to limited income.
- The budget line represents all combinations of goods that can be purchased with a given income.
- The slope of the budget line reflects the relative prices of the goods.
Consumer Equilibrium
- Consumer equilibrium occurs when the budget line is tangent to an indifference curve, maximizing utility within budget constraints.
- This point represents the optimal combination of goods where marginal utility per dollar spent is equal for all goods.
- The mathematical representation of consumer equilibrium is: MUx/Px = MUy/Py.
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Explore concepts of utility, indifference curves, and budget constraints in this quiz. Understand the difference between ordinal and cardinal utility, as well as the implications of the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility. Test your knowledge on how these economic principles affect consumer choices.
