The concept of 'Marginal Rate of Substitution' is derived from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Marginal Rate of Substitution' is derived from:
A. Cost curves
B. Supply curve
C. Production possibility frontier
D. Indifference curve analysis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) is the rate at which a consumer is willing to give up one good for another while remaining on the same indifference curve.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology' was launched to enhance:
A. defence technology
B. education through ICT
C. agricultural technology
D. banking technology

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
NMEICT aims to enhance education through ICT.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Index of Industrial Production' is published with a time lag of about:
A. six weeks
B. one quarter
C. one week
D. one month

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
IIP is released with a lag of about one month.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Catch-up' or 'Convergence' hypothesis in growth theory?
A. Richer economies always grow faster
B. There is no tendency for convergence
C. Only absolute convergence always holds unconditionally
D. Poorer economies tend to grow faster than richer ones, conditional on similar steady-state determinants

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Conditional convergence predicts that countries with lower initial income per worker grow faster once differences in saving rates, population growth and technology are controlled for.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1