The Principle of Optimization at the Margin States That ________

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Principle of Optimization at the Margin states that ________.

• A) an optimal alternative has the lowest indirect costs in comparison to other feasible alternatives
• B) an optimal alternative has the highest net benefits in comparison to other feasible alternatives
• C) moving toward the optimal alternative makes the decision maker better off and moving away from it makes him worse off
• D) moving toward the optimal alternative makes the decision maker worse off and moving away from it makes him better off

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