Consumer Demand and Utility Theory Flashcards
1
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Define “marginal utility”.
A
The utility derived from each (additional) marginal unit (i.e., from the last unit acquired).
2
Q
Define the “law of diminishing marginal utility”.
A
Decreasing utility (satisfaction) is derived from each additional (marginal) unit of a commodity acquired.
3
Q
Define “utility”, as used in economics.
A
Satisfaction derived from the acquisition or use of a commodity.
4
Q
What is represented by an indifference curve?
A
Various quantities of two commodities that give an individual the same total utility as plotted on a graph.
5
Q
Define “utils”, as used in economics.
A
Hypothetical unit of measure used to measure satisfaction derived from a commodity.