The Figure Given Below Shows the Marginal Cost and the Marginal

question 80

Multiple Choice

The figure given below shows the marginal cost and the marginal benefit of information curves. In the figure given below, if a consumer gathers an amount of information equal to I₂, it implies that:​ ​
Figure 14.2

• A)she has made the optimal search.
• B)she has avoided the cost of acquiring information.
• C)she has searched too much.
• D)further information will be costless to her.
• E)she should increase her search.

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