The Marginal Utility of a good is the increase in total utility obtained by consuming one more unit of that good, for given consumption of other goods.
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A utility function measures a consumer’s preference and satisfaction with different goods or services. As part of rational choice theory, it helps economists analyze how consumers make decisions to ...