Fiona Was Just Told by Her Philosophy Major Boyfriend That

question 93

Multiple Choice

Fiona was just told by her philosophy major boyfriend that her mind is like that of a newborn's,according to John Locke.How should she feel about this comment?

• A) flattered, he sees her as innocent and trusting
• B) happy, he's obviously thinking long-term
• C) upset, he's thinking about his work when he's with her
• D) insulted, he's calling her empty headed

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference ordering over a set of goods and services. It quantifies the satisfaction or happiness derived from consuming these goods and services.

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Pareto Optimal Allocation

An allocation of resources in which it is impossible to make any individual better off without making at least one individual worse off, indicative of efficiency in resource distribution.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that defines how consumers rank different bundles of goods based on their levels of satisfaction.