Suppose the indifference curves for a consumer

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A) suppose the indifference curves for a consumer are positively sloping. What can be inferred about their preferences? Make sure you label your axes and show the direction of higher indifference curves

B) can consumer surplus be negative? If yes, describe a situation and what assumptions would be violated.

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