Why Does the Marginal Utility Associated with the Consumption of a Product

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why does the marginal utility associated with the consumption of a product decline as we increase our consumption?

• A) opportunity cost
• B) presence of substitutes
• C) satiation
• D) presence of complements

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