The Diamond-Water Paradox Was Solved by Knowing That

question 4

Multiple Choice

The diamond-water paradox was solved by knowing that

• A) the total utility of water is greater than the total utility of diamonds.
• B) the marginal utility of water is greater than the marginal utility of diamonds.
• C) the price of water and diamonds is determined by total utility received, not marginal utility.
• D) the price of water and diamonds is determined by marginal utility, not total utility.

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