Economists Generally Agree That a Comparison Between the Marginal Utility

question 127

Multiple Choice

Economists generally agree that a comparison between the marginal utility of one person with that of another

• A)should be made.
• B)is inappropriate.
• C)is appropriate only if one good is considered at a time.
• D)is generally appropriate.
• E)is appropriate only between two individuals and one good at a time.

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