Question 48
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. A rise in the price of a good lowers the quantity a consumer buys in one-good equilibrium.
II. A rise in the price of a good raises the marginal utility of each unit.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I is true: with a higher price he stops at an earlier unit, where MU is higher.
II is false: price does not change the utility a unit gives.
- Concept
- Price and the one-good equilibrium
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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