Alan Is Sitting in a Bar Drinking Beers That Cost

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alan is sitting in a bar drinking beers that cost $4 each. According to the economic decision rule, Alan will stop drinking when the marginal:

• A) benefit to him of an additional beer is less than $4.
• B) cost to him of an additional beer is less than the marginal benefit.
• C) cost remains at $4.
• D) benefit to him of an additional beer is greater than $4.

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