Kevin Allocates His Budget According to Rules of Utility Maximization

question 179

Essay

Kevin allocates his budget according to rules of utility maximization.What are the rules of utility maximization and how do they explain the paradox of value,which is that diamonds are expensive but useless,while water is inexpensive but essential?

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