Making Optimal Decisions "At the Margin" Requires

question 80

Multiple Choice

Making optimal decisions "at the margin" requires

• A)making decisions according to one's whims and fancies.
• B)making consistently irrational decisions.
• C)weighing the costs and benefits of a decision before deciding if it should be pursued.
• D)making borderline decisions.

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