Macroeconomics
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259915673
Author: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean Masaki Flynn Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Match each term with the correct definition. economics opportunity costmarginal analysis utilitya. The next-best thing that must be forgone in order to produce one more unit of a given product.b. The pleasure, happiness, or satisfaction obtained from consuming a good or service.c. The social science concerned with how individuals, institutions, and society make optimal (best) choices under conditions of scarcity.d. Making choices based on comparing marginal benefits with marginal costs.
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a. the next best thing that must be forgone in order to produce one more unit of a given product
b. the pleasure happiness or satisfction obtained from consuming a good or service.
c the social science concerned with how individuals institutions and society make optimal choices under conditions of scarcity
d. making choices based on comparing marginal benefits with marginal cost
Why is it important to perform a cost-benefit analysis when making a decision?
A-It helps you to make rational choices.
B-To make sure that the cost is greater than the benefit of a decision.
C-It is required by the government in making economic decisions.
D-It allows you to see the price of certain goods and services.
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