5 Important Applications of Indifference Curves – Explained!
The technique of indifference curves has assumed special significance because of its application in almost every sphere of economic activity. A few such applications can be mentioned as follows: Applications 1. In the theory of production: The basic aim of a producer is to attain a low cost combination. Indifference curves are useful in the realization of this objective.When we use these curves in the theory of production, they are called iso-product curves. Producer’s equilibrium i.e. low cost combination is obtained at the point where producer’s budget line becomes tangent to one of the iso-product curves on the map. Image Source : st.motortrend.com 2. In the theory of Exchange: Prof. Edge worth used the technique of indifference curves to show the mutual gains from the exchange of two goods between…