Economists Reason That the Optimal Decision Is to Continue Any

question 89

Multiple Choice

Economists reason that the optimal decision is to continue any activity up to the point where the

• A)marginal benefit is zero.
• B)marginal benefit is greater than the marginal cost.
• C)marginal cost is zero.
• D)marginal benefit equals the marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Nicotine

Nicotine is a stimulant drug found in tobacco products that can lead to addiction, it acts on the nervous system to increase alertness and can have harmful health effects.

Acetylcholine Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine at its receptor sites in the nervous system, affecting various bodily functions.

Curare

Curare is a poison used primarily in South America, derived from plant extracts, and known for its muscle-paralyzing effects, historically employed on arrows or blow darts for hunting.

Sensitization

Learned behavior in which the response to a stimulus strengthens with repeated presentations.