A Utility Function Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

A utility function is:

• A)a formula for calculating the most utility a particular person can derive.
• B)a formula for calculating the total utility that a particular person derives from consuming a particular good over a particular time period.
• C)a formula for calculating the total utility that a group of people derive from consuming a particular good.
• D)a formula for calculating the total utility that a particular person derives from consuming a combination of goods and services.

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