The fact that a gallon of gasoline commands a higher market price than a gallon of water indicates that
a. gasoline is an economic good but water is not.
b. the marginal utility of gasoline is greater than the marginal utility of a gallon of water.
c. the average utility of a gallon of gasoline is greater than the average utility of a gallon of water.
d. the total utility of gasoline exceeds the total utility of water.
B
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An inward shift of the production possibilities curve
A. represents an economic decline. B. means that the previous levels of production are now unobtainable except under unusual circumstances such as war. C. means that the economy can produce more of both goods. D. represents an economic decline AND means that the previous levels of production are now unobtainable except under unusual circumstances such as war.
Starting from long-run equilibrium, a decrease in autonomous investment results in ________ output in the short run and ________ output in the long run.
A. lower; potential B. higher; higher C. higher; potential D. lower; higher