Consumer's Equilibrium Quiz
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What is the main objective of a consumer when buying goods and services?

  • To minimize spending and maximize quantity purchased
  • To maximize satisfaction from the quantity of commodities purchased at given market price (correct)
  • To achieve equilibrium between spending and satisfaction
  • To maximize spending and minimize quantity purchased

    • What does the term 'consumer's equilibrium' refer to?

  • The point at which a consumer minimizes spending on goods and services
  • The point at which a consumer maximizes satisfaction from spending on goods and services (correct)
  • The point at which a consumer achieves perfect market conditions
  • The point at which a consumer achieves maximum income

    • What is the relationship between total utility and marginal utility?

  • Total utility decreases as marginal utility diminishes
  • Total utility increases at a decreasing rate as marginal utility diminishes (correct)
  • Total utility increases at an increasing rate as marginal utility diminishes
  • Total utility and marginal utility are unrelated

    • What is the economic agent who buys goods and services referred to as?

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    What is the main subject matter of the chapter on consumer's equilibrium?

    <p>How a consumer maximizes satisfaction from spending income on goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Consumer Behavior and Equilibrium

    • The main objective of a consumer when buying goods and services is to maximize satisfaction or utility.

    Consumer's Equilibrium

    • Consumer's equilibrium refers to the point at which the total utility derived from consuming a good or service is maximized, and the marginal utility equals zero.

    Utility and Satisfaction

    • There is a direct relationship between total utility and marginal utility, where total utility increases as marginal utility is positive, and decreases as marginal utility is negative.

    Economic Agents

    • The economic agent who buys goods and services is referred to as a consumer.

    Chapter Overview

    • The main subject matter of the chapter on consumer's equilibrium is the analysis of consumer behavior and decision-making processes in allocating limited resources to meet their unlimited wants.

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    Test your knowledge of consumer behavior and equilibrium with this quiz on consumer's equilibrium. Challenge yourself with questions about consumption, satisfaction, and economic decision-making.

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