Economists Using Marginal Utility Theory Assume That Consumers' Objectives Are

question 335

Multiple Choice

Economists using marginal utility theory assume that consumers' objectives are to

• A) maximize their total utility.
• B) maximize their marginal utility.
• C) maximize their income.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows of a financial instrument to present value, helping to determine its worth.

Intangible Benefits

Benefits that cannot be physically touched or quantified easily, such as brand reputation or customer loyalty.

Required Rate Of Return

The minimum percentage return an investor expects to achieve by investing in a particular asset or project.

Tangible Costs

Costs that have a clear and direct physical presence or can be easily measured in monetary terms.