If an economic curve has a negative slope, then one variable
A)falls as the other rises.
B)changes at a slower rate than another.
C)has a smaller value than another variable.
D)changes after another variable.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative slope on an economic curve indicates an inverse relationship between the two variables plotted on the graph. This means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases, and vice versa. Thus, the best choice is A - "falls as the other rises."

If an Economic Curve Has a Negative Slope, Then One