Dean Should Play Golf Instead of Preparing for Tomorrow's Exam

question 55

Multiple Choice

Dean should play golf instead of preparing for tomorrow's exam in economics if:

• A)he is irrational.
• B)the benefit of golfing is greater than the benefit of studying.
• C)the economic surplus from playing golf is greater than the economic surplus from studying.
• D)Dean can play golf for free.

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