The Cost-Benefit Principle Indicates That an Action Should Be Taken

question 97

Multiple Choice

The cost-benefit principle indicates that an action should be taken

• A) if the total benefits exceed the total costs.
• B) if the extra benefits are positive.
• C) if the average benefits exceed the average costs.
• D) if the resulting economic surplus is zero.
• E) if the extra benefits are greater than the extra costs.

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Definitions:

Breastfeeding

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Well-Baby Checkup

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