A Rational Decision Maker Compares the Expected Marginal Cost to the Expected

question 135

True/False

A rational decision maker compares the expected marginal cost to the expected marginal benefit of any activity.

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Definitions:

Substitution

The action of replacing one good or service with another based on changes in relative prices, incomes, or preferences.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different combinations of two goods that provide the same level of utility or satisfaction to a consumer.

Utility

In economics, a measure of satisfaction, usefulness or value that an individual gains from consuming goods and services.

Consumption Bundle

A combination of goods and services selected by a consumer for personal use.