The Paradox of Value

question 35

Multiple Choice

The paradox of value

• A)is that values are the same for different people.
• B)is that economists can calculate marginal utility,even though utility is unmeasurable.
• C)is resolved by an appeal to the law of diminishing total utility.
• D)remains unresolved by economists.
• E)is resolved by an appeal to the difference between marginal utility and total utility.

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Definitions:

Sampling

A statistical method of selecting a subset of individuals or observations from a larger population to make inferences about the whole population.

Observation

The action or process of closely monitoring or watching something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.

Overgeneralization

The cognitive bias of applying a rule or conclusion too broadly across situations that don't necessarily fit.

Generalization

refers to the process of formulating broad statements or conclusions that apply to multiple instances from specific observations or limited examples.