Question #30

Reading: Reading 39 Economics and Investment Markets

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Correct Answer: B

Question
The marginal utility of current consumption is most likely higher:
Answer Choices:
A. During economic expansions
B. Higher the wealth
C. During economic contractions
Explanation
Diminishing marginal utility of wealth means that an investor's marginal utility of consumption declines as wealth increases. This suggests that marginal utility of consumption is higher during periods of scarcity, such as during economic contractions.
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