In utility analysis, it is assumed that marginal utility diminishes as consumption of a product decreases

To economize means to

A) allocate available resources in a way that yields the most value to the economizer. B) behave in a selfish rather than generous manner. C) conserve as much as possible for future use. D) put economic theory to work. E) save rather than spend.

Consider the market for credit. When the supply of credit increases while the demand for credit remains unchanged,

A) the interest rate will decrease and the amount of credit provided in the market will increase. B) the interest rate will increase and the amount of credit provided in the market will increase. C) the interest rate will decrease and the amount of credit provided in the market will decrease. D) the interest rate will increase and the amount of credit provided in the market will decrease.