Which of the Following Would Lead a Utility-Maximizing Consumer to Search

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would lead a utility-maximizing consumer to search for additional information?

• A)an increase in income
• B)an increase in the marginal cost of information
• C)improved technology (e.g., Internet search programs)
• D)a reduction in the dispersion of prices
• E)an increase in the consumer's wage rate

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