The Diamond-Water Paradox Explains Why

question 14

Multiple Choice

The diamond-water paradox explains why

• A) water,which is essential to life,is inexpensive,whereas diamonds,which do not sustain life,are expensive.
• B) water,which is essential to life,is expensive,whereas diamonds,which do not sustain life,are inexpensive.
• C) the demand for diamonds,which do not sustain life,is greater than the demand for water,which is essential to life.
• D) the total utility in society for diamonds,which do not sustain life,is greater than the total utility in society for water,which is essential to life.
• E) diamonds and water are usually purchased in separate transactions.

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