If the Marginal Utilities from Two Goods Are Not Equal,then

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the marginal utilities from two goods are not equal,then the consumer

• A)cannot be in equilibrium.
• B)should increase consumption of the good with the lower marginal utility.
• C)should decrease consumption of the good with the lower marginal utility.
• D)may possibly be in equilibrium.
• E)will definitely be in equilibrium.

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