We Call Utilitarianism a _________Theory, Because It Focuses on the Consequences

question 27

Short Answer

We call utilitarianism a _________theory, because it focuses on the consequences of an action.

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Definitions:

Price-Consumption Curve

A graphical representation that shows the combination of two goods that a consumer can purchase at different prices, keeping utility constant.

Utility

A measure of satisfaction or happiness that a consumer derives from consuming goods and services.

Income-Consumption Curve

Curve tracing the utility-maximizing combinations of two goods as a consumer’s income changes.

Utility-Maximizing

A principle or strategy of consumers making choices to achieve the highest overall level of satisfaction or utility from their available resources.