The law of diminishing marginal utility

 

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Farah Mohammed’s article, Why Are Diamonds More Expensive Than Water? (Links to an external site.), as well as Chapter 5 in your textbook, especially Sections 5.1 and 5.3, and respond to the following:

  • Describe the relationship between total utility and marginal utility.
  • Explain if marginal utility can be negative.
  • Examine the diamond-water paradox. Why are diamonds more expensive than water?
  • Evaluate the law of diminishing marginal utility.
  • Identify some items, explaining your reasoning, that do not follow the law of diminishing marginal utility.
  • Evaluate how the law of diminishing marginal utility can explain the diamond-water paradox.

The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility paper

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Amacher, R., & Pate, J. (2019). Principles of microeconomics (2nd ed.). Bridgepoint Education.

  • Chapter 4: Elasticity: The Measure of Responsiveness
  • Chapter 5: Demand and Consumer Choice
  • Chapter 6: Market Failure and Government Intervention Policies

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