The Extra Benefit Resulting from a Small Increase in Some

question 46

Multiple Choice

The extra benefit resulting from a small increase in some activity is called the

• A) marginal cost.
• B) marginal benefit.
• C) marginal value.
• D) marginal equilibrium.

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Definitions:

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