A Utility Function

question 43

Multiple Choice

A utility function

• A) is a stand-in for a more complicated function.
• B) is useful only in microeconomics, not macroeconomics.
• C) captures the preferences of the representative household over consumption and leisure goods.
• D) captures the representative firm's ability to produce goods and services.
• E) captures the maximum satisfaction of consumers.

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