Total Utility

question 161

Multiple Choice

Total utility

• A)cannot decrease as a person consumes more and more of a good.
• B)has a constant rate of increase as a person consumes more and more of a good.
• C)is equal to the sum of the marginal utilities of all units consumed.
• D)is negative when marginal utility is declining.

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or obligations from one party to another, usually within the context of a contract.

Third-party Beneficiary

This is an individual or group that benefits from a contract although they are not one of the primary parties involved in the agreement.

Incidental Beneficiary

An individual or entity that might receive a benefit from a contract between two other parties, despite not being an intended party of the contract.

Intended Beneficiary

A person for whom a contract is specifically made and who has the right to enforce the contract terms against the parties involved.