When Total Utility Is Falling, Marginal Utility Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

When total utility is falling, marginal utility is

• A)increasing
• B)decreasing
• C)positive
• D)negative
• E)0

Comprehend how market equilibrium is achieved and its significance to total surplus.

Identify factors leading to market failure and understand their implications on surplus and market efficiency.

Understand the role of property rights in effective market functioning and their impact on market outcomes.

Describe scenarios where government intervention affects surplus distribution and market efficiency.

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