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Phil found that as he continued to crowd laborers into his hot dog stand, the extra output he was receiving from each additional laborer was beginning to fall off. This is an example of the
Utility Function
A mathematical representation in economics of a consumer's preference ordering over a set of goods or outcomes.
Risk-Free Asset
An asset with a certain rate of return; often taken to be short-term T-bills.
Indifference Curve
A graphical representation in microeconomics showing different combinations of two goods that provide an individual with the same level of satisfaction or utility.
Expected Rate of Return
The anticipated return on an investment, taking into account both the risk of the investment and market conditions.
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