Define Total Utility and Marginal Utility and Explain the Relationship

question 6

Essay

Define total utility and marginal utility and explain the relationship between them. Give an example.

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied by producers.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and outputs are variable, allowing for the adjustment of all inputs, leading to a balanced economic condition over time.

Zero Economic Profits

Occurs when a firm earns just enough revenue to cover its total costs, including opportunity costs, but no more.

Efficiently

Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.