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Laurel Brown
on Oct 25, 2024Verified
When Joe maximizes utility, he finds that his MRS of X for Y is greater than Px/Py. It is most likely that:
A) Joe's preferences are incomplete.
B) Joe's preferences are irrational.
C) Joe is not consuming good X.
D) Joe is not consuming good Y.
MRS
The Marginal Rate of Substitution is the rate at which a consumer is willing to exchange units of one good for units of another good while maintaining the same level of utility.
Marginal Utility
Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.
Utility Maximization
A theory in economics that suggests consumers will allocate their resources to maximize their utility or satisfaction given their income and the prices of goods and services.
- Learn about the role of marginal utility in guiding consumer selection.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the role of marginal utility in guiding consumer selection.