The Diamond-Water Paradox Is an Example That Shows That

question 169

Multiple Choice

The diamond-water paradox is an example that shows that

• A) necessities like water should have a higher price.
• B) marginal utility rather than total utility determines what people are willing to pay for a good.
• C) there are exceptions to the law of diminishing marginal utility.
• D) marginal utility can initially increase and then decrease.

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