In Order to Determine Whether to Major in Economics, a Rational

question 77

Multiple Choice

In order to determine whether to major in economics, a rational individual compares the ________ of the decision.

• A) marginal benefit and marginal cost
• B) normative benefits and positive costs
• C) self-interest and social interest
• D) positive benefits and normative costs
• E) opportunity cost and the sunk cost

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