Josh Has Just Eaten Another Cookie and His Total Utility

question 311

Multiple Choice

Josh has just eaten another cookie and his total utility increased. This means that Josh's marginal utility for this additional cookie is

• A) positive.
• B) negative.
• C) zero.
• D) not determinable without more information.

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Definitions:

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