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Total utility decreases when the consumption of a good exceeds a level where additional consumption leads to dissatisfaction or negative experiences. Marginal utility, which measures the additional satisfaction gained from consuming one more unit of a good, can increase in specific scenarios, such as when the consumption of a good is initially low and additional units provide greater satisfaction. However, generally, as more units are consumed, marginal utility tends to decline due to the law of diminishing marginal utility. Thus, a scenario where total utility decreases and marginal utility increases is uncommon and typically reflects unique circumstances or changes in consumer preferences.
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If marginal utility is positive will you have total utility increase with additional consumption?
If marginal utility is positive will you have total utility increase with additional consumption?
When total utility increases what happens to marginal utility and why?
When total utility increases, marginal utility can either increase, decrease, or remain constant depending on the consumption level. Typically, as more units of a good are consumed, marginal utility tends to decrease due to the principle of diminishing marginal utility; each additional unit provides less additional satisfaction than the previous one. However, if the additional units consumed are highly desirable or meet a significant need, marginal utility might increase. Overall, while total utility rises with consumption, marginal utility often reflects the changing satisfaction derived from each additional unit consumed.
When total utility is at its maximum where is marginal utility?
marginal utility is zero
When total utility increases marginal utility is?
marginal utility decreases
Explain difference between total and marginal utility. Define UTILITY. How do consumers maximize UTILITY?
explain the difference between total utility and marginal utility
What is total and marginal utility?
Total utility is the overall utility achieved by using any product while marginal utility is the increase/decrease in utility from use of one more unit of product.
If marginal utility is positive will you have total utility increase with additional consumption?
If marginal utility is positive will you have total utility increase with additional consumption?
When total utility increases what happens to marginal utility and why?
When total utility increases, marginal utility can either increase, decrease, or remain constant depending on the consumption level. Typically, as more units of a good are consumed, marginal utility tends to decrease due to the principle of diminishing marginal utility; each additional unit provides less additional satisfaction than the previous one. However, if the additional units consumed are highly desirable or meet a significant need, marginal utility might increase. Overall, while total utility rises with consumption, marginal utility often reflects the changing satisfaction derived from each additional unit consumed.
When total utility is at its maximum where is marginal utility?
marginal utility is zero
When total utility increases marginal utility is?
marginal utility decreases
Why does marginal utility decrease?
Law of diminishing marginal utility states that equal additions to a good provide smaller and smaller increases in total utility, therefore marginal utility decreases. Lets use apples for an example. The first apple is very satisfying and adds a lot of utility, say 100 total utility. If you have a second apple, it is less satisfying, and adds 80 to make 180 total utility. A third apple adds only 50 utility, to make 230 total. Total utility is increasing at a decreasing rate. Therefore, the marginal utility (satisfaction) between each apple is decreasing, which illustrates the law of diminishing marginal utility.
Explain difference between total and marginal utility. Define UTILITY. How do consumers maximize UTILITY?
explain the difference between total utility and marginal utility
When would the total utility of a good and the marginal utility of a good be the same?
total utility and marginal utility are the same for the first unit of good consumed.
When total utility is at a maximum marginal utility is ..?
at zero
What is total utilitymarginal utility d low of diminishing marginal utility and draw the thoeretical mathematical diagramatically relationship between total and marginal utility?
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How does marginal utility explain the paradox of value?
The paradox of value is explained by the concept of marginal utility, which states that the value of a good is determined by its marginal utility rather than its total utility. For example, water has a high total utility as it is essential for life, but its marginal utility is low because in most situations there is an abundance of water. Conversely, diamonds have a low total utility but a high marginal utility due to their scarcity, leading to a higher market value despite their limited practical use.
Can marginal utility be negative?
Yes. Some objects and activities can generate negative marginal utility and lower total utility. For example, polluted air.
