Economists Describe Consumer Choice as a Constrained Optimization Problem

question 60

Multiple Choice

Economists describe consumer choice as a constrained optimization problem. What is the consumer trying to do?

• A)Maximize income subject to the budget constraint.
• B)Maximize the budget constraint.
• C)Maximize utility subject to the budget constraint.
• D)Minimize spending.

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