Maximizing Total Benefits Is Equivalent to Maximizing Net Benefits If

question 55

Multiple Choice

Maximizing total benefits is equivalent to maximizing net benefits if and only if there are:

• A)constant costs associated with achieving more benefits.
• B)no costs associated with achieving more benefits.
• C)increasing costs associated with achieving more benefits.
• D)decreasing costs associated with achieving more benefits.

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