Figure: an Individual's Marginal Benefit from a Public Good

question 215

Multiple Choice

Figure: An Individual's Marginal Benefit from a Public Good (Figure: An Individual's Marginal Benefit from a Public Good) Look at the figure An Individual's Marginal Benefit from a Public Good.Assume that two individuals will share consumption of a public good; each individual has the same marginal benefit curve as the one shown in the figure.What is the total social benefit from four units of the public good?

• A)$16
• B)$60
• C)$144
• D)$200

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or benefit a person receives from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.

Utility Maximization

The principle that individuals or firms seek to allocate their resources in a manner that maximizes their satisfaction or utility.

Money Income

Money income is the total amount of money earnings received by an individual or household, including wages, salaries, benefits, and investment income, before any deductions.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming one additional unit of a good or service.