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Water Is Cheaper Than Diamonds Because

Question 152

Question 152

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Water is cheaper than diamonds because


A) water is a less useful resource.
B) markets fail to reflect value.
C) water yields lower total utility.
D) the last drop of water consumed yields lower marginal utility.
E) people receive negative utility from water.

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