The Concept of Diminishing Marginal Utility Is Embedded in the Utilitarian

question 465

Multiple Choice

The concept of diminishing marginal utility is embedded in the utilitarian rationale for

• A)trickle-down effects.
• B)enhancing market efficiency.
• C)redistributing income.
• D)maintaining the status quo income distribution.

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