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If the preferences are concave will the consumer ever consume both of the goods together?
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Concave preferences imply that the consumer exhibits diminishing marginal utility for both goods. In other words, as the consumer consumes more of one good, the additional satisfaction (utility) they receive from consuming that good decreases. Show more…
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