The utility maximization rule

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What is Marginal Utility? Why does it diminish? 2.Explain verbally and using appropriate math/symbols, the slope of the indifference curve. 3. Write out the equation for and explain the "Consumer Equilibrium Condition", or as it is sometimes labeled, the "Utility Maximization Rule".

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