While the Marginal Utility of Increments from the Status Quo

question 20

Multiple Choice

While the marginal utility of increments from the status quo is considered to be _____________, the marginal utility of decrements below the status quo is _____________.

• A) decreasing, increasing
• B) increasing, decreasing
• C) decreasing, constant

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