Utility is most closely defined as _____

a. the purchasing power of individuals
b. welfare maximization
c. a medium of exchange
d. satisfaction
e. an opportunity cost

d

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A) It must be backed by some other tradable commodity. B) It must be backed by gold or silver. C) It must be accepted and used by people as a general medium of exchange. D) It must be declared by government authority.

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A) No economic model captures every detail that affects a problem. B) Economic models always make accurate predictions about behaviors. C) Economic models must fully reflect reality. D) Economic models use economists' opinions with no use of data.

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