If Everyone's Utility Function Includes Only Conspicuous Consumption Goods

question 49

Multiple Choice

If everyone's utility function includes only conspicuous consumption goods:

• A) the market will lead to the highest social welfare.
• B) the market will lead to higher social welfare than it otherwise would.
• C) we can say nothing about market and social welfare.
• D) the market will lead to lower social welfare than it otherwise would.

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Ownership

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