Which decision is the BEST example of making a choice at the margin?

A) buying a new car
B) quitting your job
C) drinking another cup of coffee
D) attending college

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Which decision is the BEST example of making a choice at the margin?A) buying a new carB) quitting your jobC) drinking another cup of coffeeD) attending college

Rylie Rundell · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Making a decision at the margin means making a decision about whether the costs and benefits of a small, incremental change are worth it. Drinking another cup of coffee is an example of this because it is a small decision about whether the benefits of another cup (more alertness, satisfaction) outweigh the costs (jitters, potential negative health effects). The other three choices are not examples of making decisions at the margin, as they are larger, more comprehensive decisions about major life choices that incorporate many factors beyond just the margin.

Which decision is the BEST example of making a choice at the margin?

A) buying a new car
B) quitting your job
C) drinking another cup of coffee
D) attending college

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