The Basic Assumptions for Preferences Used in Utility Functions Include

question 14

Multiple Choice

The basic assumptions for preferences used in utility functions include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)preferences are variable
• B)preferences are transitive
• C)preferences are complete
• D)marginal utilities are generally positive

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