The Statement "Households Maximize Utility" Means That Households

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Multiple Choice

The statement "Households maximize utility" means that households

• A)try to be as useful as possible to the economy
• B)are only interested in maximizing their earnings
• C)are assumed to buy useful things before they buy luxuries
• D)are only interested in acquiring material wealth
• E)are assumed to do what they think will increase their satisfaction

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Examine the global implications of national agricultural policies on trade and food security.

Understand the instability in agricultural demand and its causes.

Distinguish between farm commodities and food products and the effect of processing on competition.

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