The Diamond/water Paradox Can Be Explained by

question 145

Multiple Choice

The diamond/water paradox can be explained by

• A) water having a low price relative to diamonds.
• B) water having high total benefits relative to diamonds.
• C) water having higher marginal benefits in the summer than in the spring.
• D) distinguishing between total benefits and price.
• E) distinguishing between total benefits and marginal benefit.

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