MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY (LL)-W/MINDTAP
MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY (LL)-W/MINDTAP
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ISBN: 9781337739115
Author: Tucker
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 6, Problem 1SQP
To determine

The utility derived.

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Since utility is a subjective concept, the given information is not sufficient to compare the utilities of a rich person and a poor person. However, by general notion it is assumed that a dollar gives more utility to a poor person than to a rich person.

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