To Say That People Make Decisions at the Margin Means

question 112

Multiple Choice

To say that people make decisions at the margin means that:

• A)they usually wait until the last minute before making a decision to buy.
• B)they weigh the additional costs and the additional benefits of various activities before they make a decision.
• C)most people just barely get by on the incomes they earn and live from day-to-day on the very edge of subsistence.
• D)if given a choice,most people would prefer to make their own decisions concerning the things that affect their lives.
• E)they consider the total cost and the total benefit of various activities before they make a purchase.

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