what are the properties of indifference curves 
indifference curves assume that individuals have stable and ordered preferences and seek to maximize their utility indifference curves will have these four properties as a result the bottom linean indifference curve is a tool used in economics and business each point on the curve is a different combination of two goods in various quantities any point on the curve will theoretically provide equal satisfaction or utility to an individual consumers are thus indifferent to which combination they choose over another indifference curves have been criticized for making unrealistic assumptions about consumer behavior some economists argue that every choice indicates a preference for one combination over another rather than indifference to the outcome others note that consumer preferences can change over time this would make a given indifference curve useless for any analysis 