7. Draw indifference curves for two goods r and y, where x is a "neutral" good. Specify each axis, show the direction utility is increasing using an arrow, explain the meaning of a neutral good, and provide an example of a neutral good. (ch. 5).

7. Draw indifference curves for two goods r and y, where x is a "neutral" good. Specify each axis, show the direction utility is increasing using an arrow, explain the meaning of a neutral good, and provide an example of a neutral good. (ch. 5).

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