Because We Cannot Observe or Measure Utility

question 172

Multiple Choice

Because we cannot observe or measure utility

• A) the predictions of marginal utility theory cannot be verified.
• B) marginal utility theory is incomplete and so its predictions might not be valid.
• C) marginal utility theory must be derived from assumptions about demand curves because demand curves can be measured.
• D) None of the above answers are correct.

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